On this sequel to his best-selling
New Traditions,
Jon Simon continues to blend his masterful piano technique and improvisational skills with the timeless music of the Jewish heritage. The album's 10 interpretations, again bridging the old with the new, includes
Simon's solo piano styling of such beloved selections as "Prayer for Peace," variations on a well-known Passover melody, and "Jerusalem of Gold." Spanning 600 years of the Jewish culture, this is music from the soul with light jazz improvisational flourishes. ~ MusD