Equally talented as a pianist and singer,
Dena DeRose performs a wide range of material on A Walk in the Park. Possibly the biggest surprise is the obscure and touching
Al Jolson ballad "All My Love." Other highlights include a swinging "How Deep Is the Ocean," her revival of
Duke Ellington's obscure "The Lonely Ones," and a fine rendition of "I Concentrate On You." A couple burners would have added variety to this generally satisfying effort, which finds
Dena DeRose in subtle but expressive form while accompanied by tasteful playing from bassist
Martin Wind and drummer
Matt Wilson. ~ Scott Yanow