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Over the course of an artist's lifetime, especially one well into their fifth decade like
, it's not uncommon to see a great musician look back and take stock of what he's done and who he's worked with, and that's exactly what
does on 2017's
. To mark his 75th birthday in 2016, the lauded pianist played a six-week stint of shows at the Blue Note in New York city. During the event, he was joined by a bevy of guests including many longtime friends and collaborators like
,
, and others. The shows were filmed, recorded, and released in 2017 as part of
three-disc album and documentary project. It's fascinating to hear
take this time-traveling odyssey through his career, and despite the epic nature of the six-week event, he never sounds anything less than engaged, always playing with his trademark intensity and playful spontaneity. His duets are particularly engaging; just listen to his enthralling interplay with singer
on "I've Got the World on a String" and "Spain" and you'll be captivated. Similarly compelling are his head-to-head sparrings with pianist
on "Hot House," "Dolphin Dance," and "Cantaloupe Island." Elsewhere,
revisits one of his most popular ensembles,
, with bassist
, drummer
, and guitarist
. A pre-eminent fusion group, here they take an unexpected acoustic approach to several of their best-known tunes, "Captain Marvel" and "Light as a Feather." We also get a taste of
's trio with bassist
and drummer
, who deliver a nuanced version of "I Hear a Rhapsody." Other discs showcase equally compelling collaborations with luminaries like pianist
and vibraphonist
, and a reunion with his
featuring drummer
and bassist
. We also get a thrilling homage to early
employer, jazz trumpet legend
, with his
band featuring trumpeter
, and other
alum. Indeed,
is a superb live document spotlighting
in settings that recall the best of his classic albums and proving how remarkably well both he and his music have aged. ~ Matt Collar