Dave Miller Trio: Just Imagine

Pianist Dave Miller leads his trio of bassist Chuck Bennett and drummer Bill Belasco like The Dodgers’ Dave Roberts, pulling and switching players to best effect. Yes, there are some wonderful trio moments, with Belasco on swinging brushes for bopping pieces like “One For The Woofer” and a clever jig of “The Bebop Irishman.” The trio goes uptown on the tie and tails “A Time For Love” and is sweet on “A Beautiful Friendship.” More fun are the moments with Miller changing the lineup; he does a romantic duo with Bennett on “You Must Believe In Spring” and plays caroms with Belasco on a snappy “Careful.” Going it alone, he is charming on “ A Foggy Day” and as elegant as a baby llama wool sweater on “Just Imagine.” A trio in various numeric permutations.

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