PMR-006 "New Life" © 1976
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| Lolito's Theme |
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| Another Gift |
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Little Waltz For
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| B.B. |
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| New Life Blues |
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| Ronnie |
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| Poochie |
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| Beloved Gift |
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Bernie Senensky’s “New Life” (PM), a straight
ahead effort, encompasses a wide range of moving textures and feeling
all of which eventually constitute a spider web effect on the inner
ear.
Graham Carlton |
Pianist Bernie Senensky is something of a keyboard wizard. He
plays not one, but three instruments – acoustic piano, electric
piano and synthesizer – and manages the difficult feat of
making all his music flow with the ease and energy of a high mountain
stream.
Stephen Gauer, Ottawa Journal |
New Life represents many things but above all it is clearly-defined
acoustic jazz (with the exception of one electric tune, “Beloved
Gift”). It represents Canadian pianist Bernie Senensky’s
first effort as a leader. Bassist Michael Donato and long-time Bill
Evans drummer Marty Morell round out the trio. New Life reflects
many moods; from the free-swinging “New Life Blues”
to the introspective, subdued “Ronnie.” Senensky’s
left hand subtlety punctuates the thoughtful and fluid leads of
his right. Bernie Senensky has been a sideman with the likes of
Phil Woods, Art Farmer and Joe Williams and here displays why Canadians
take such pride in him.
J.H., Buffalo Jazz Report |
Senensky’s piano works sweet magic.
Jack Batten, Globe and Mail |
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Bernie Senensky
Piano
Michel Donato
Acoustic bass
Marty Morell
Drums, Bells
Lolito's Theme 3:56
Another
Gift 5:36
Little Waltz For A Little Boy 6:13
B.B. 2:50
New Life Blues 4:31
Ronnie 5:30
Poochie 6:20
Beloved
Gift 4:58
All Compositions by Bernie Senensky |
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PMR-021 "Free Spirit"
© 1981
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| No More Tears |
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| Sliver Trane |
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| Homeland |
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| Adam |
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| In Love Again |
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| Reunion |
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Senesky is an impressive jazzman who should be around for a long
time.
International Musician |
Free Spirit, the piano and music of Bernie Senensky and his trio,
making warm solo statements, surprising harmonies and inventions,
playing music he enjoys.
Jack Burke |
| This album emphasizes Senensky's versatility. The electric
title cut has an open-country melodic feeling. "Homeland,"
which recalls an up-tempo "Maiden Voyage," conveys a
similar spaciousness. Perhaps these are reflections of Senensky's
Winnipeg, Manitoba birthplace and roots.
Senesky proves that he has excellent technique and the right
vocabulary for modern jazz. He wrote all the tunes, too.
Owen Cordle, Jazz Times |
| Senensky's new LP... distinguishes the keyboardist as a jazz talent
to be reckoned with. Like Chick Corea, he is one of the rare jazz
performers to weld traditional, progressive, and electric form easily
and tastefully. Bernie Senensky has crafted an album that is
tasteful, eminently listenable, challenging, and is ultimately
real jazz.
Eric Snider |
"Senensky plays exciting piano."
Billboard |
"You just have to listen to him."
Toronto Star |
"He is his own man when his lyrical talents take over."
Ottawa Citizen |
"The piano solos were outstanding."
Coda Magazine |
"Canadians take such pride in him."
Buffalo Jazz Report |
"Senensky is poetic, romantic, and florid, yet full of glittering
runs."
Montreal Gazette |
"Senensky is a fellow who plays with authority."
Toronto Globe & Mail |
"One of the finest pianists I have worked with in my career."
Elvin Jones |
"I could just sit and listen to him play all day."
Bill Evans |
"Jazz piano is alive and well in Canada."
Contemporary Keyboard |
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Bernie Senensky
Keyboards
David Piltch
Basses
Terry Clarke
Drums
Don Alias
Percussion
Free Spirit 7:00
No More
Tears 6:38
Silver Trane 5:58
Homeland
6:40
Adam 3:02
In Love Again
5:04
Reunion 6:02
All Compositions by Bernie Senensky |
