2005 To The Present
This period marked a new development in Copland's work. He began to record with the German label Pirouet, both as sideman and leader, and continues his relationship with this label to the present day. His first three outings are trio discs. Some Love Songs recalls his earlier ballad disc Haunted Heart, with the same trio of Gress and Rueckert. Beginning with Modinha, the pianist embarked on what is expected to be a three-disc series of trio recordings, in the company of some jazz legends:
- Some Love Songs/Pirouet, 2005 (Drew Gress, Jochen Rueckert)
- Modinha—NY Trios Vol. 1/Pirouet, 2006 (Gary Peacock, Bill Stewart)
- Voices—NY Trios Vol. 2/Pirouet, 2007 (Gary Peacock, Paul Motian)
- Night Whispers-NY Trios Vol. 3/Pirouet, 2008 (Drew Gress, Bill Stewart)
The release of Modinha gained considerable attention for its quality, and the trio was frequently cited as having attained a level that placed it in the first rank of the very best jazz piano trios of the last several decades.
Copland continues to be an exemplar of the lyrical school of jazz pianism. His music, often noted for its innovative harmonic language, nevertheless is widely regarded as easily accessible to the listener. Many reviewers credit this blend to the pianist's use of dynamics and touch, and his distinctive pedal work. Considered a "musician's musician," his eighteen CD releases under his own name since the year 2000 make him one of the most prolific jazz pianist of the new millennium.
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