GOLDBERG VARIATIONS/VARIATIONS
DAN TEPFER
Sunnyside Records
5 out of 5 stars
One of the most intriguing albums that I
have had the pleasure to listen to in recent memory is Dan Tepfer’s take on
Bach’s “Goldberg Variations”. When the
piece “Goldberg Variations” comes to mind, we automatically think of the great
Canadian pianist Glenn Gould and his landmark recordings in the 1950’s and 1980’s.
Here, Dan not only plays the variations,
but on each variation he does a jazz improvisation. The improvisations echoed Keith Jarrett,
Bill Evans, Paul Bley and hints of Thelonious Monk.
Dan showed impressive command, technique
and poise on the piano, plus creative ingenuity through his jazz improvisations
of the tune. Worth the while to pick
this one up.
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