Earth Stories

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Album Information
  • Artist: Cyrus Chestnut (See All Albums by Cyrus Chestnut)

  • Date Released: Mar 22, 1996

  • Genre: Jazz

  • Label: Atlantic Jazz

  • Copyright: 1996 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States

Total Tracks: 11   Total Length: 48:32

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Cyrus Chestnut’s third Atlantic CD continues to showcase his tremendous growth as a thought-provoking pianist and composer. “In the Garden” is an inspirational solo indicating his gospel roots. “East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)” proves his ability to create a novel trio arrangement of a standard tune covered by numerous musicians. The remaining tracks include a number of outstanding originals, especially the reflective “My Song in the Night” and the playful “Maria’s Folly.” – Ken Dryden