Pianist/Composer MAX HAYMER Releases "WHIRLWIND: LIVE AT SAM FIRST" on Emerald City Records

​Pianist and composer MAX HAYMER’s newest release as a leader, WHIRLWIND: LIVE AT SAM FIRST, is a testament to his muscular, inventive playing style and his gift for creating sophisticated, dramatic compositions.  WHIRLWIND follows his 2008 release, Pickpocket Witness, a production of all original tunes. It has taken 12 years for Haymer to release this new project because he’s been so busy touring as a longtime member of Arturo Sandoval’s band as well as leading his own popular trio and acting as West Coast accompanist for singer Jane Monheit. Haymer is an athlete and attended UC Irvine on a soccer scholarship, where he spent four years playing Division 1 soccer. His approach to the piano reflects his athleticism. While Haymer’s  approach to playing the piano embodies his innate physicality, his aesthetics have been largely influenced by his years with Arturo Sandoval. WHIRLWIND was recorded live, before the pandemic shut down live shows, at Sam First, an L.A. club known for world class modern and straight-ahead jazz. Haymer and his trio have performed there many times over the years, and he thought it was the perfect place to capture the energy of a live performance. WHIRLWIND is a high energy album that befits its title. The album comprises six original tunes by Haymer and three standards. For Haymer, music is a dramatic art, where conflict and passion are expressed in a narrative framework. WHIRLWIND is a series of stories brought to life by three A-list musicians.

Tracks
1. SO IN LOVE 6:19
2. WHIRLWIND 8:05
3. PROOF OF EVIL 5:31
4. SPEAK LOW 9:21
5. GOLD PLATED DIME 8:36
6. WELCOMING 5:44
7. KILLING TIME 1:09
8. PASSED TIME 11:00
 
Personnel
MAX HAYMER  piano
DAVID ROBAIRE  bass
DAN SCHNELLE  drums

​For more info: www.maxhaymer.com
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