Roland Hanna was a pianist's pianist, equally versed in bebop tradition and more lyrical approaches. This 1999 HDCD recording on Koch Jazz captures him in a stripped-down setting with just his piano, playing standards and originals with remarkable taste and warmth. Hanna's touch is precise but never clinical; there's always swing to his playing and generosity in his improvisation. If you love the sound of great jazz piano in intimate settings, this delivers completely. The HDCD format adds clarity without harshness. A record that reveals new details with each listen.