The Man I Love
Alys Jazz, 2025
9/10
The inimitable pianist Gabriel Latchin is joined by Joe Farnsworth and Jeremy Brown for these 10 tracks that serve as a heartfelt tribute to the work of George and Ira Gershwin.
Latchin’s meticulous and fluid key start the listen with “Summertime”, where Farnsworth agile drums and Brown’s playful bass enter with much playfulness, and the intimate spirit of “How Long Has This Been Going On?” follows with striking beauty between the trio’s cautious interplay.
The middle track belongs to the quick keys and cozy rhythm section of “Embraceable You”, while “They All Laughed” starts gently but quickly turns into a frisky album highlight that you could and should dance to.
“Love Walked In” and “I Got Rhythm” exit the listen. The former bops and shakes via an infectious energy from the animated bass lines and swift fingers from Latchin, and the latter certainly does have rhythm thanks to the upbeat piano, crisp drums and strategic bass.
This is Latchin’s 5th record, and like every one before it, it’s full of dynamic playing, sublime melodies and a timeless delivery that makes for really fun and memorable interpretations.
Travels well with: Gabriel Latchin Trio- Viewpoint; David Finck- BASSically Jazz