Special Encounter is mostly a ballad set, featuring pianist
Enrico Pieranunzi in close interplay with the sensitive bassist
Charlie Haden and drummer
Paul Motian. They perform three standards, five originals by the pianist, and three songs by
Haden.
Two of the most memorable numbers are by the bassist, with both "Waltz
for Ruth" and "Hello My Lovely" deserving to become standards. The music
overall is gentle, taken at a relaxed pace and lyrical but never
sleepy. These musicians know how to play both quietly and with passion, a
rare skill.
Special Encounter is a subtle treat.
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