Blues for Smoke

Jaki Byard was truly a great pianist in the real sense, able to interpret and expand musical thought in a totally individual way and with this collection of his own compositions, Jaki reconfirms his unique talent and deep feeling for the whole kaleidoscope of jazz piano styles. This is a breathtaking recital by a supremely gifted, multifaceted musician. On the original session tapes, The Hollis Stomp was recorded under the working title of Mr. Piano Man. How apt the original title was can be judged from this remarkable solo piano album.