The Kevin Hays Trio - You've Got A Friend (2007) CD Rip

The Kevin Hays Trio’s “You’ve Got A Friend” is an elegant and deeply expressive jazz recording that highlights the trio’s remarkable chemistry and musical sensitivity. Released in 2007 on the Jazz Eyes label, the album presents a sophisticated blend of jazz standards, modern post-bop improvisation, and beautifully reimagined interpretations of classic songs by artists such as Carole King, Simon & Garfunkel, and The Beatles. Pianist Kevin Hays delivers lyrical phrasing and refined harmonic ideas throughout the session, supported perfectly by the dynamic rhythm section of Doug Weiss on bass and Bill Stewart on drums.

The album balances intimacy and technical brilliance, moving effortlessly between melodic warmth and adventurous improvisation. Tracks like “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Fool On The Hill” receive thoughtful and emotionally rich arrangements, while originals and jazz standards showcase the trio’s strong interplay and creative spontaneity. The recording quality is warm and detailed, making this release especially rewarding for jazz audiophiles and fans of modern piano trio recordings.

Tracklist:
01. You've Got A Friend (8:13)
02. Bridge Over Troubled Water (7:45)
03. Fool On The Hill (5:41)
04. Think Of One (6:40)
05. Sweet And Lovely (8:32)
06. Nothing Like You (7:08)
07. Cheryl (4:57)

Personnel
Kevin Hays - piano
Doug Weiss - bass
Bill Stewart - drums