Stephanie Trick is one of the finest performers of stride piano in the world, but her versatility is on display in her new album, 'Something More.'   She includes some stride numbers such as Willie the Lion Smith's, 'Keep Your Temper' and 'Valentine Stomp,' but demonstrates her excellence in playing boogie-woogie, jazz and blues as well on this recording.  She combines with award-winning drummer Danny Coots and bassist Jay Hungerford in a manner that allows each instrument to compliment the entire piece.  Her improvisations are brilliant on many of the numbers, including an up-tempo version of the old standard, 'Taking a Chance on Love.'  As celebrated jazz and stride artist Dick Hyman has correctly noted, Stephanie is 'something more.'  She really proves it on this album, and I wouldn't be surprised if a Grammy Award is in her future.
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