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The Berkshire Eagle The nine original compositions on Yoko Miwa’s new trio release are deceptive — swinging, pulsating, alluring melodies and ballads in the guise of straight-ahead trio jazz. But pianist Miwa and her rhythm section, including bassist Greg Loughman and drummer Scott Goulding, are seemingly unable to play a cliche lick, so every measure comes around with an element of surprise even as it maintains strict adherence to standard forms. Another way of putting it is this is the perfect album of straight-ahead, standard-style piano jazz for those who hate straight-ahead, standard-style piano jazz. It also makes you wonder why so few others can be this creative with |