Byard,Jaki Late Show: An Evening With Jaki Byard CD

Jaki Byard always personified the past, present and future of jazz, wherever or whenever one might have been fortunate enough to experience his challenging ideas. An icon in the history of jazz, Jaki was Art Tatum, Earl Hines, Bud Powell, Ran Blake, Cecil Taylor and Bill Evans, all in one. Yet, like these fellow icons, he was his own uncompromising, unique, living entity. He isn't a household name, but most likely his low profile is the result of an irresistible need to constantly reinvent himself, the sure sign of the consummate artist.

1. Opening Remarks By Todd Barkan and Jaki Byard 2. Hello Young Lovers 3. In Your Own Sweet Way 4. Introductory Remarks 5. Family Suite 6. Spanish Tinge No. 1 7. Introductory Remarks 8. Strayhorn-Ellington Medley: Day Dream/Caravan 9. Introductory Remarks 10. European Episode 11. Medley: All the Things You Are/I'll Remember April 12. Introductory Remarks 13. Geb Piano Roll 14. Sweet Georgia Brown 15. Introductory Remarks 16. For All We Know