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Louis Durra: Rocket Science
by Bruce Lindsay
The constant revitalization of the piano trio is one of the most rewarding developments in recent jazz history and it continues apace with Louis Durra's Rocket Science. Durra isn't introducing a major paradigm shift, but with Ryan McGillicuddy on bass and longtime compatriot Jerry Kalaf on drums, he's bringing a few fresh new tunes to the party and delivering them with a light, engaging yet imaginative flair.Rocket Science follows on from The Best Of All Possible Worlds (Self ...
read moreLouis Durra: The Best of Both Possible Worlds
by Hrayr Attarian
Versatile pianist Louis Durra is no stranger to genre bending experiments. His resume as a recording artist includes sessions with church choirs and musical casts, as well as Christmas discs and those with his more mainstream jazz trio. On The Best of Both Possible Worlds, he interprets eight popular tunes ranging from light rock to reggae, in addition to two originals that seamlessly blend in with the album's overall concept. Drummer Jerry Kalaf showcases his classical influences ...
read moreJazz Pianist and Composer Louis Durra to Perform the Vault VIP Lounge July 6
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All About Jazz
The Vault VIP, Orange County's newest spot for Friday night live jazz, is pleased to welcome the Louis Durra Trio on July 6 starting at 8 PM. Louis Durra is a jazz pianist and composer based in Southern California. Louis performs the standards and original music in jazz trio format. The trio has recently released a DVD entitled Caught! The Louis Durra Trio Live and in the Studio". Durra has performed with many of today's top jazz artists including, The ...
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