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Mungle Music- Top 10 2004! - CODA Magazine - CBC Radio - Radio-Canada "Brilliant Album. Introduced by two numbers written by Davis, the first declaring his strong left hand piano style, pronounced rhythm, lyrical melodic sense, lush chording in the solos. The second number, based on classical dance form of the bourree, alludes crisply to Satie preludes, a generally allusive style throughout the album with references to ragtime, Waller, Garner, Monk and classical sources. Always witty and in good taste, full of humour and a unique sense of story telling, especially in the bluesy ballads, featuring the sax of guest player Richard Underhill. Davis works well with his partners, Drew Birston on bass who gives bold punctuation to the pieces; Ted Warren on drums, who provides elegant decor with brushes and light cymbal work. Good mix of standards(4- including surprises--"Popeye the Sailorman, "Hymne a I'amour"), and 10 originals, well-paced from reflective to very uptempo, detailing Davis' virtuosity, taste, and knowledge of the piano." The Live Music Report