Cool piano trio jazz

Local Coverage features the group's spin on a wide range of cover songs ranging from Great American Songbook standards to contemporary tunes by the likes of Pat Metheny and even a lively version of Eric Clapton's hit, "Change The World." The trio is joined by Roberta Silva on vocals and Greg Chambers on sax on several songs.

And So It Is highlights Keith's imaginative composing style, plus contributions from saxophonist Greg Chambers and bassist Jim Cavender.

O Christmas Tree-O consists of inspired reimaginings of holiday tunes. It's big in Japan!

In addition to recording their own albums, Keith Taylor (piano), Tom Branch (drums) and Jim Cavender (bass) all work as session musicians and arrangers for Startlingly Fresh Records. They appear individually on Duke Way's album, Just Sayin'. As a group, they are featured on the "Johnny The Lip" suite on his album Alligator Wings.

Personnel:

• Keith Taylor - piano
• Tom Branch - drums
• Jim Cavender - upright bass, electric bass
• Greg Chambers - saxophones
• Roberta Silva - vocals