Kirk Lightsey is a sophisticated and elegant pianist who's been on the scene for many years. Lightsey is a member of the "Detroit School" of jazz piano, which also includes Hank Jones, Tommy Flanagan, Barry Harris, and Roland Hanna.
Goodbye Mr. Evans includes songs written by Brubeck, Monk, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, Phil Woods and Chopin, and is one of the finest albums in the pianist's career.
Kirk Lightsey (piano), Tibor Elekes (bass), Famoudou Don Moye (drums).
Tracklisting:
1. New Blue
2. In Your Own Sweet Way
3. From Chopin to Chopin
4. Medley: Fredom Jazz Dance/Pinocchio/Temptation/Giant Steps
5. Four in One
6. Habiba
7. Goodbye Mr. Evans
Released 1996.