Introductions

Combining with one of America's premier rhythm teams - bassist Dennis Carroll (Bobby Broom Trio) and drummer George Fludas (Cedar Walton Trio) - Chicago pianist Ben Neuman creates a dynamic debut recording with fresh arrangements of music by Coltrane, Hancock and Horace Silver along with American Songbook classics and an original of his own. Deeply embedded in the tradition, Neuman further pursues new harmonic and melodic concepts as a member of the vibrant Chicago jazz scene while he finishes his degree in philosophy at the University of Chicago.... a deep melodist (who) is a joy to hear... - Larry Kart, Chicago Tribune.