Klaus Suonsaari Quintet: Reflecting Times (2000)

Klaus Suonsaari learned from the tradition and eventually crossed the Atlantic to first study, and then to become an active contributor to the music as a sideman, and now as a leader-composer-arranger. The latter year marked his move to New York where he has freelanced, leading a quartet that featured Junior Cook; and appeared at the Blue Note with his All Stars quintet and performing on WBGO Jazz Series with his trio.

Personnel:
Klaus Suonsaari - Drums
Tom Harrell - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Bob Berg - Tenor Saxophone
Niels Lan Doky - Piano
Ray Drummond - Bass
Tracklist:
1 Miles Apart 5:32
2 Reflecting Times 5:47
3 Cassie's Tune 6:10
4 Autumn Dance 7:08
5 Pink Lady 8:02
6 Tight 5:28
7 Lady Day 7:47
8 Toy Tune 8:50
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The Doky Brothers: ST (1995)

The Doky Brothers were a straight-ahead mainstream jazz duo that emerged in the mid-'90s with a pair of albums for Blue Note. The group's music was straight out of the hard bop traditions of the '60s, balanced by flourishes of contemporary production and fusion.

This release sounds contemporary in spots due to the prominence and virtuosity of bassist Chris Minh Doky (who sometimes shares in the melody statements), two appearances by Michael and Randy Brecker, the fact that the flavor of Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock (along with Oscar Peterson and Vince Guaraldi) can be heard in pianist Niels Lan Doky's spirited solos, and the inclusion of a song apiece by Jaco Pastorius and Carole King. However, the music should mostly be of interest to modern mainstream collectors due to the strong playing of the co-leaders. The vocals of Curtis Stigers (a straightforward "My One and Only Love") and Deborah Brown (a swinging "I Feel Pretty") give the set some variety as does the changing instrumentation, and even the occasional melodic poppish numbers are generally enjoyable. Although he does not yet have a distinctive sound, pianist Niels Lan Doky is an obvious up-and-coming talent, making this diverse CD recommended overall.

Tracklist:
01. While We Wait 5:53
02. Summertime 6:32
03. My One and Only Love 5:34
04. Children's Song 6:00
05. Teen Town 4:00
06. Hope 6:19
07. Fearless Dreamer 6:59
08. You Never Know 3:43
09. I Feel Pretty 4:11
10. A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like) 6:05
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The Doky Brothers: 2 (1997)

The Doky Brothers, Vol. 2 pales slightly in comparison to the duo's first release, but the album remains a fine example of contemporary mainstream jazz due to the exceptional playing of pianist Niels Lan Doky and bassist Chris Minh Doky.

Tracklist:
01. How Can I Help You Say 4:29
02. Man In The Mirror 5:20
03. Forever Grateful 5:23
04.Tender Lies 5:18
05. Efter Festen 8:08
06. Waiting In Vain 5:06
07. Sex Pots 2:50
08. Silent Prayer 5:32
09. Reminiscence 4:26
10. Waiting On You 4:55
11. If You Were My Man 4:49
12. Time To Say Goodbye 3:09
Personnel:
Niels Lan Doky - acoustic piano
Chris Minh Doky - bass
Al Jarreau - vocal on track 1
John Scofield - guitar on track 2
Jeff "Tain" Watts - drums on track 10
Trilok Gurtu - tabla on tracks 6,7
David Sanborn - alto saxophone on track 11
Randy Brecker - trumpet on track 12
Darryl Munyungo Jackson - percussion on track 6
Gino Vannelli - vocal and guitar on track 4, percussion
Toots Thielemans - harmonica on track 9
Dianne Reeves - vocal on track 6
Bill Evans - soprano saxophone on track 8
Sanne Salomonsen - vocal on track 11
Terri Lyne Carrington - drums, percussion, cymbal
Alex Riel - drums
Paul Mazzio - trumpet on track 4
Xavier Dessandre-Navarre - percussion on tracks 2, 3, 7
Jeff Boudreaux - drums
Mitch Forman - organ on track 11
Joyce Imbesi - keyboards
Randy Cannon - keyboards
Louis Winsberg - guitar
Chris Parks - guitar
Anders Mogensen - cymbal roll on track 4
Sharon Fuller - background vocal on track 11
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