Magic Beans

by Benny Green

Overview

Pianist Benny Green delivers his first album of all-original material with 2013's Magic Beans. Joining Green here is the superb rhythm section of bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington. Green has long evinced the influence of such jazz giants as Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell, and Magic Beans is no exception, with cuts like "Flying Saucer" and "Paraphrase" bringing to mind the angular bop lines of those artists. Similarly, as directly stated in the song titles, "Harold Land," "Kenny Drew," and "Jackie McLean" are also clearly on Green's mind, with the aforementioned tracks truly conjuring their titles' inspirations. Elsewhere, Green reveals an introspective, atmospheric side with the lyrical ballads "Vanished" and "La Portuguesa." Ultimately, Magic Beans is an urbane and swinging mix of straight-ahead small-group jazz that showcases Green's inventive original compositions and lithe, tradition-steeped jazz chops. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	02/26/2013
Label:	Sunnyside Communications
UPC:	0016728133821
Rank:	145322

Tracks

1. Benny's Crib
2. Kenny Drew
3. Flying Saucer
4. Jackie McLean
5. Vanished
6. Harold Land
7. Magic Beans
8. Paraphrase
9. La Portuguesa
10. Further Away

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Benny Green   Primary Artist,Piano
Kenny Washington   Drums
Peter Washington   Bass

Technical Credits

Benny Green   Composer,Arranger,Mixing,Art Direction,Photography,Liner Notes,Producer
Gary Mankin   Mastering
Terry O'Gara   Web Design
Dave Weeks   Music Preparation
Lois Wagner Green   Executive Producer
Bill Moss   Assistant Engineer,Mastering,Mixing
Elde Stewart   Photography
Anna M. Sala   Associate Producer
Christopher Drukker   Graphic Design,Art Direction
Kenny Washington   Mixing
Jim Czak   Mixing,Engineer