Vinyl Vault — Ray Bryant, “Solo Flight”

It’s a solo piano recording on the Vinyl Vault as we check out some tunes from the Ray Bryant album, “Solo Flight.” Recorded in late 1976 and released the following year, this is a recording on the Pablo Record Label.

Bryant (1931 – 2011) recorded prolifically and in many different contexts; often in a trio format, sometimes with larger ensembles and several times all by himself. On “Solo Flight,” Bryant was able to be himself and play what he felt. The result was a bluesy, swinging album with doses of gospel music thrown in as well.

Some of the tracks we’ll hear include “In De Back Room,” “Blues in De Big Brass Bed,” and “St. Louis Blues.” Bryant’s powerhouse playing on each of these tunes will make you forget that no bass or drums is backing him up.

Join Geoff Anderson on Tuesday, November 26 at 8:30 p.m. for Ray Bryant on the Vinyl Vault on KUVO JAZZ.

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