Bert's Bytes
Bert Van den Brink
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Theme and Variations | Bert Van den Brink | 9:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fourths | Bert Van den Brink | 1:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Valse Cliché | Bert Van den Brink | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Little Owl | Bert Van den Brink | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Thirds | Bert Van den Brink | 1:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blues for Oliver | Bert Van den Brink | 4:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Pensativa | Bert Van den Brink | 6:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Early Autumn | Bert Van den Brink | 4:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Just Octaves | Bert Van den Brink | 2:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Tristesse | Bert Van den Brink | 5:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Woods | Bert Van den Brink | 5:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Chase Blues | Bert Van den Brink | 4:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Seconds | Bert Van den Brink | 1:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Bachlude Nr. 1 | Bert Van den Brink | 7:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 14 Songs |
Album Review
Bert van den Brink has a sizable discography, having recorded with a number of widely known artists including Lee Konitz, Denise Jannah, Chet Baker, Toots Thielemans, and Philip Catherine. This unusual solo piano date came about after the pianist created a number of musical fragments over a period of time, while he also adds full compositions and two songs by Clare Fischer. "Themes and Variations" takes one theme and explores it in a variety of jazz and semi-classical settings, including Afro-Cuban and a variation that sounds like early 20th century Igor Stravinsky. "Valse Cliche" has the flavor of Dave Brubeck, while the delicate "Little Owl" has an Impressionist air. "Early Autumn" suggests a gentle breeze on a clear day, with leaves gradually coming down one by one with the change of season. "Tristesse" is a dramatic sonata.
The pianist has previously recorded his haunting waltz "Woods" as a piano duet on two earlier sessions, though this solo interpretation expands upon its theme. Fans of Bert van den Brink's earlier recordings will enjoy this solo session.
