An excellent straight-ahead hard bop pianist,
Michael Cochrane performs four of his originals and six standards, including swinging versions of "On Green Dolphin Street," "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top," and "Autumn Leaves" on this trio set. Assisted by bassist
Marcus McLaurine and drummer Alan Nelson,
Cochrane adds his own musical personality to the hard bop tradition, creating music that should please straight-ahead jazz fans. ~ Scott Yanow