In the 1970s and 80s, George Cables was the pianist of choice for
saxophonists Dexter Gordon and Art Pepper and he also recorded a lot
with jazz stars Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson and
Frank Morgan. On Cables‘ own new album, it‘s all personal. He‘s a terrific
pianist, but his new album illuminates his gifts as a composer as much
as his skill at the keyboard. Cables‘ student and outstanding vocalist in
her own right, Sarah Elizabeth Charles has written lyrics for a number of
Cables‘ instrumental numbers and she appears on the album to deliver
them with a real sense of swing, style and sensitivity. Reedman Craig
Handy is also featured as is percussionist Steve Kroon, adding some extra
subtle color to the proceedings. But the dominant leitmotif throughout it
all is Cables and his piano playing which, with all its ease of execution and
non-flashy excellence, is always present to give good taste a good name.
George Cables – piano
Essiet Essiet – bass (except track 11)
Victor Lewis – drums (except track 11)
Sarah Elizabeth Charles – vocals (tracks 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 11)
Craig Handy – saxophones & flute (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 8)
Steven Kroon – percussion (tracks 3, 4 & 8)
