Lennie Tristano

Jazz Album Review: On Tristano

Unlike musicians who operate on the surface and create a beautiful veneer, pianist Lennie Tristano’s music asks harder questions.

Listeners familiar with Lennie Tristano’s earlier work will find there are a few surprises on this disc.

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