By the late 1970s, Kenny Drew had migrated to Europe, where he recorded extensively. This live trio date with the superb bassist Niels Pedersen and guitarist Phillip Catherine is worth looking for. "Django" opens with a lyrical Catherine acoustic solo before Drew and Pedersen take a bluesy detour. "Here's That Rainy Day" is given a lengthy workout, while the leader's "Sunset" opens with a meandering theme before evolving into a gentle ballad. The romping interplay within "Blues In the Closet" and "On Green Dolphin Street" close the performance with a flourish. - Ken Dryden
Tracks
1. Django (John Lewis)
2. Here's That Rainy Day (Johnny Burke/James Van Heusen)
3. Sunset (Kenny Drew)
4. Twice a Week (Philip Catherine)
5. Blues in the Closet (Oscar Pettiford)
6. On The Green Dolphin Street (Ned Washington)
KENNY DREW piano
PHILIP CATHERINE guitar
NIELS-HENNING ØRSTED PEDERSEN bass
Recorded February 3, 1977 live at SWF Session in Kaiserslautern, Germany
SteepleChase - SCCD 31106 (Denmark)