Fazıl Say is not your typical concert pianist. A composer in his own right and a jazz enthusiast at heart, Say bridges the gap between the rigorous discipline of the conservatory and the smoky improvisation of a jazz club. His interpretation of Summertime is not merely a cover—it is a deconstruction.
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