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A tasty trio date from this under-recognized pianist, accompanied by the fine rhythm tandem of J.F. Jenny-Clark and Daniel Humair. The album leaps into gear with the fiery "Guylene," a piece that finds Kuhn sounding like Hancock or Jarrett at their most aggressive, his bright tone cascading throughout. He has an innate lyricism that, in his softer moments, recalls Paul Bley. In fact, if criticism can be made, it's that Kuhn often sounds like pastiches of various players, although fine ones. It's a bit difficult to hear his own personality coming through. The longest cut, "Open de Trio," is apparently improvised and provides still more strong playing, the trio gradually working up a serious storm.
Import pressing of this 2009 release from the teen sensation including one bonus track over the U.S. Walmart edition: 'The Climb'. The album was produced by Dr. Luke and John Kelly, who have produced top charting hits for artist's such as Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne. Hollywood Records.