Gil Goldstein

American jazz pianist, accordionist, composer and arranger.

Collaborated with Gil Evans in his later years; led and recorded Under A Rousseau's Moon (a live album at the Blue Note) which assembles Pastorius-influenced musicians such as Mike Mainieri, Randy Brecker, Richard Bona and Chris Potter. Recognized for arranging and ensemble work in jazz contexts.

The DeBaser material treats Gil Goldstein's Under A Rousseau's Moon as a tasteful, Evans-influenced live tribute to Jaco Pastorius. The album gathers Pastorius-linked players (Mainieri, Brecker, Bona, Potter) and favors soft, chiaroscuro arrangements over Pastorius's wilder side. Overall praise for taste and assembly, with the caveat that Goldstein is not Gil Evans.

For:Jazz listeners, fans of Gil Evans and Jaco Pastorius, aficionados of live jazz recordings and tasteful arranging.