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“This vibrant and creative recording showcases the unique interplay and developed sound of a true working trio that has been in existence for almost two decades” - Salem Music International

01. Alone Together (Dietz & Schwartz)
02. Indiana (MacDonald & Hanley)
03. All of You (Cole Porter)
04. Snowy Maple (Rob Clutton)
05. Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Fats Waller)
06. Straight No Chaser (Thelonius Monk)
07. My Sweet Lily (Steve Koven)
08. What Is This Thing Called Love (Cole Porter)
09. Twang Tune (Anthony Michelli)
10. Bye Bye Blackbird (Ray Henderson)

"The Sound of Songs is a prime example of why pianist Koven and bandmates Rob Clutton on bass and Anthony Michelli on drums have long been considered one of Canada’s pre-eminent jazz groups”
-Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf, CJN

“Pianist Steve Koven is both reflective and forward-looking on his seventh CD, ‘The Sound of Songs’
-Geoff Chapman, CODA Magazine

01. The Sound of Songs (Steve Koven)
02. Mr. Springer (Steve Koven)
03. Cameo (Steve Koven)
04. Crawfish (Steve Koven)
05. The Universe Loves Lily (Steve Koven)
06. Little Dance (Steve Koven)
07. Bungalow Blues (Steve Koven)
08. Honey-Do (Steve Koven)
09. Faith’s Dream (Steve Koven)

“Bogota” was chosen by famous Japanese jazz historian, Mr. Yasukuni Terashima, as one of the best original jazz tracks of 2007
-Disk Union, Tokyo Japan

01. 023 (Steve Koven)
02. Bogota Intro (Steve Koven)
03. Bogota (Steve Koven)
04. No Blues (Steve Koven)
05. Lily (Steve Koven)
06. Take the “A” Train (Billy Strayhorn & D. Ellington)
07. Simply Sleepy (Anthony Michelli)
08. Resurgence (Steve Koven)
09. Fitzroy (Steve Koven)
10. Moody on Garnet (Rob Clutton)

"A wonderful recording that offers rich understated rewards.”
-- Michael Clifton, Toronto Downtown Jazz

“The best yet, eight tracks that show off new subtleties and grace and nod frequently to classical structure to go with the unit’s trademark energy ... a seriously slick entry that stresses maturity rather than fireworks.”
-- Geoff Chapman, The Toronto Star

1. Hon Fleur (Steve Koven)
2. Lazy River (Hoagy Carmichael)
3. Hole Town (Steve Koven)
4. Bésame Mucho (Consuelo Velázquez)
5. Valley Road (Steve Koven)
6. Blues For You (Steve Koven)
7. Because (Rob Clutton)
8. Leaving (Koven, Clutton, Michelli)

"The Steve Koven Trio’s version of All The Things You Are is one of the most thoughtful renditions I have ever heard”
-- Ross Porter, CBC Radio

“All the standards get distinctive treatment (notably a laid back After You’ve Gone) on an entertaining session marking a major move up the ladder of skilful perfomance.”
-- Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star

1. Lifetime (S. Koven)
2. Things Ain’t What They Used To Be (D. Ellington)
3. Bajan Honk (S. Koven)
4. Don’t Forget Flossie (S. Koven)
5. All The Things You Are (J. Kern)
6. St. Thomas (S. Rollins)
7. After You’ve Gone (Creamer & Layton)
8. Snapshot (S. Koven)
9. You Don’t Know What Love Is (Bagard & Green)

"Koven’s orginal composition, Rachael’s Waltz, is nothing short of homage to Peterson’s rendition of Hymn To Freedom.”
-- Time Out (London)

1. Bug’s Blues (S. Koven)
2. Sunny Side Of The Street (D. Fields - J. McHugh)
3. Une Nuit D’Ete (S. Koven)
4. Caravan (D. Ellington)
5. Not By The Elbows (S. Koven)
6. GAK (Koven, Clutton, Michelli)
7. Take It To The Limit (Henley, Frey, Meisner)
8. Rachael’s Waltz ( S. Koven)
9. Sweet Georgia Brown (Bernie, Casey, Pinkard)

1. Summertime (Gershwin)
2. The Vest (S. Koven)
3. Blue In Green (M. Davis)
4. Honeysuckle Rose (F. Waller)
5. Well You Needn’t (T. Monk)
6. It’s Easy To Remember (Rogers and Hart)
7. Oleo (S. Rollins)
8. In A Mellow Tone (D. Ellington)
9. Solar (M. Davis)

Because this album is currently out of print, all seven tracks are available as high-quality MP3s. You may download or listen to the tracks individually or get them all in a Zip file using the link in the left column.

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1. Rudy’s Playhouse (S. Koven)
2. Caravan (D. Ellington)
3. Old Folks (Robinson - Hill)
4. Tenor Madness (S. Rollins)
5. Nardis (M. Davis)
6. Body and Soul (Green)
7. Bye Bye Blackbird (Henderson)