The centerpiece of pianist Pete Malinverni's new album is a theme and a set of 13 variations - all improvised and resulting in a very personal musical statement without artifice. The musical program is also highlighted with Malinverni's readings of the spiritual "Standin' in the Need of Prayer," Ornette Coleman's "Blues Connotations," Sly Stone's "Everybody Is a Star," two very distinct versions of "It Was Just One of Those Things," "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" and "These Foolish Things." the superb sound quality is a result of Jim Anderson's engineering and Allan Tucker's mastering.

Tracklist:

Theme: Da Solo
Variation 1: PMFUNK
Variation 2: Canon
In the Garden of the Eternal Optimist
Variation 3: Erroll
Variation 4: The Helix
Standin' in the Need of Prayer
Variation 5: Bounce
Variation 6: Minor
It Was Just One Those Things - (Take 1)
Everybody Is a Star
Variation 7: Undeterred
Variation 8: Bittersweet
Tango Sphere-ical
Blues Connotation
Variation 9: Eventually, the Blues
Variation 10: The Dream
Lefty Rides Again!
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
Variation 11: Jaunty
Variation 12: Resolute
It Was Just One of Those Things - (Take 2)
These Foolish Things
Variation 13: The Chase
Theme: Da Solo (Reprise)

UPC: 747985018421
Label: Reservoir Records
Release Date: 3.21.06
Format: CD

Pete Malinverni - Theme and Variations (CD)