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Guy
Le Claire Trio- Live at the Jazz Club
Original Release Date: 1997
Guy
Le Claire/Guitar, Peter Scherr/Bass, Anthony Fernandes/Drums
1. An old Cowhand from the Rio Grande 
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2. Noodle Tune
3. Sau Man Jai
4. Jumpin' In
5. Stella By Starlight
6. Pfrancing
7. From Where I Stand
8. Chef du Telly
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9. Blue Mountain
Review
This
is HK jazz at its best. Again, a trio recording that
strikes has to be at least pretty good. In fact, this
is more than pretty good stuff. Guy Le Claire is not
as gifted as Eugene Pao as a guitarist, but Le Claire
knows his strength and avoids his weaknesses. Therefore,
every song on the album sounds smooth and groovy. Moreover,
Le Claire and his team play so spontaneously we can
feel that they are actually enjoying the process of
playing - one of the greatest assets in jazz! Anthony
Fernandes is as great as usual on the drums. Peter Scherr
is good on the bass, even though I prefer Paul Candelaria
(Well, it's a personal bias. Forgive me, Peter!). This
live album also features compositions by Le Claire himself,
a blend of eastern and western aestheticism. A unique
Hong Kong product (no pun intended).
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