Michael Petrucciani’s last European recording before hooking up with Blue Note, this set of duets matches the tiny but powerful pianist with bassist Ron McClure. They perform post-bop explorations of four originals (including an ad-lib "Cold Blues"), "Autumn Leaves" and "There Will Never Be Another You." The interplay between the two musicians is impressive, but although McClure plays a prominent role, Petrucciani is clearly the dominant force. Worth searching for. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01. Beautiful But Why? (Michel Petrucciani)
02. Autumn Leaves (Joseph Kosma / Johnny Mercer / Jacques Prévert)
03. Something Like This (Ron McClure)
04. There Will Never Be Another You (Mack Gordon / Harry Warren)
05. I Just Say Hello! (Michel Petrucciani)
06. Cold Blues (Ron McClure / Michel Petrucciani)
MICHEL PETRUCCIANI piano
RON McCLURE bass
Recorded at Classic Sound Productions Studio New York January 11, 1985
Owl Records R2 79244