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M Gayle
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Out of 8 votes - Similar Artists: Thelonious Monk, Cecil Taylor, Herbie Hancock, Bud Powell
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Editor's review
The eccentric, exquisitely sensitive phrasings of Bud Powell live on in Gayle's absorbing piano works. Allowing himself the charming bumbles of Thelonius Monk, Gayle nonetheless never loses sight of the point: this is cool, swinging, and finally romantic stuff.
Biography
Michael Gayle, jazz pianist and composer, recently returning to the scene after a three year hiatus. Gayle sounds better than ever. Carrying on the jazz tradition, Gayle's music is technically demanding and forward moving. His sound encompasses the harmonic exploration of Thelonius Monk, the fluidity of Bud Powell, and the energy of Cecil Taylor. A versatile performer, Gayle is at home in any venue: the concert stage, in the jazz club, and in church. His compositions include numerous orchestral works, jazz songs, and three stage musicals.
