Foreword by Lex Korten
Foreword (or Foreword: Live in Concert) is my simple self introduction to the world as a pianist. For who I am now, there is only one format that would preserve the integrity and clarity of that introductory statement - live concert recordings. No second takes, no second guessing, no fixed mistakes or sterile calculations. These songs are a tapestry of moments in my life that I wanted to revisit on behalf of my listeners. Thank you for being part of it.
-Lex
For extensive liner notes & special thanks, please visit the PDF booklet included in the download.
Tracklist
| 1. | Introduction (Midnight Silence) | 1:27 |
| 2. | Punjab | 5:04 |
| 3. | Zingaro | 6:42 |
| 4. | No. 3 | 4:53 |
| 5. | Strange Meadow Lark | 7:31 |
| 6. | Work | 4:04 |
| 7. | Compulsion | 3:23 |
| 8. | On a Turquoise Cloud | 4:36 |
| 9. | Dance of the Infidels | 4:58 |
| 10. | Free Improvisation | 4:37 |
| 11. | Diana | 3:19 |
| 12. | Nice Pass | 6:48 |
Credits
Recorded by UNISA in January 2020 at the 14th UNISA International Piano Competition under the direction of Karendra Devroop
Piano tuned and maintained by Tshepiso Ledwaba
Mastered by Richard Price, Candlewood Digital
Produced by Lex Korten and Jerry Korten
Midnight Silence - Kenny Kirkland
Punjab - Joe Henderson
Zingaro - Antonio Carlos Jobim
No. 3 - Lawrence Williams
Strange Meadow Lark - Dave Brubeck
Work - Thelonious Monk
Compulsion - Harold Land
On a Turquoise Cloud - Duke Ellington
Dance of the Infidels - Bud Powell
Diana - Wayne Shorter
Nice Pass - Brad Mehldau
License
All rights reserved.
Lex Korten is a pianist, keyboardist and composer from New York City. He collaborates with a wide variety of great musicians in the sphere of Black American Music and leads his own groups in worldwide performances. View his bio at lexkorten.com/bio for more information.