Mary Louise Knutson

Jazz Pianist & Composer

Jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson, has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her latest trio CD, In the Bubble, charted in JazzWeek's Top 10.

In the Bubble

"Ranked in JazzWeek's Top 10, pianist Mary Louise Knutson's new trio CD, In the Bubble, showcases her warm soulful touch, tasteful arranging, and gift for composition. These ten will remain at the top of your playlist for years." - JAZZIZ Magazine

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$15 CD

 
In the Bubble (CD)
$15.00

Swingin' like Oscar, sensitive like Evans, harmonic like Herbie, and funky like Horace. Hear how this pianist weaves it all together on this stellar mainstream-to-modern collection.

"Ranked in JazzWeek's Top 10, pianist Mary Louise Knutson's new trio CD, In the Bubble, showcases her warm soulful touch, tasteful arranging, and gift for composition. These ten will remain at the top of your playlist for years."  - JAZZIZ Magazine

 

$10 DOWNLOAD

 
In the Bubble (MP3 version)
$10.00

Note that this is the MP3 downloadable version.

Swingin' like Oscar, sensitive like Evans, harmonic like Herbie, and funky like Horace. Hear how this pianist weaves it all together on this stellar mainstream-to-modern collection.

"Ranked in JazzWeek's Top 10, pianist Mary Louise Knutson's new trio CD, In the Bubble, showcases her warm soulful touch, tasteful arranging, and gift for composition. These ten will remain at the top of your playlist for years."  - JAZZIZ Magazine

 

Samples

It Could Happen to You
Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen
Bluesette
Jean "Toots" Thielemans
Bernie's Tune
Bernie Miller
You Are My Sunshine/Luminous
Jimmie Davis/Mary Louise Knutson
Sea of Qi
Mary Louise Knutson
Can You Hear Me Now?
Mary Louise Knutson
That's All
Alan Brandt & Bob Haymes
You Don't Know What Love Is
Don Raye & Gene De Paul
Talk to Me
Mary Louise Knutson
In the Bubble
Mary Louise Knutson

 

Description

Six standards and four originals complete this accessible yet sophisticated mainstream-to-modern collection. Highlights include an Oscar Peterson Trio-style "It Could Happen to You," a McCoy-ish original "Can You Hear Me Now?," an ECM-style original "Sea of Qi," and a gospel version of "You Are My Sunshine."

Knutson is backed by longtime collaborators and Twin Cities rhythm icons bassist Gordon Johnson and drummer Phil Hey, with guest appearances by drummers Greg Schutte and Craig Hara.

"This is timeless, classic piano trio music, right up there with Bill Evans and Bill Charlap." - Pamela Espeland, bebopified


Also available: 

Call Me When You Get There CD / MP3

Call Me When You Get There
CD / MP3

In The Bubble Sheet Music

In The Bubble
Sheet Music

Above & Beyond Sheet Music

Above & Beyond
Sheet Music

NEW!
Talk to Me

Sheet Music


licensing

We can provide you with a Mechanical License to record a new version of any Mary Louise Knutson original, or a Synchronization License to pair any of her recordings with visual media. Please contact us at Meridian Jazz Publishing. Thank you!

  • “How Will I Know?,” ”Meridian,” ”Merle the Pearl,” ”If You Please,” ”Call Me When You Get There,” ”Sea of Qi,” ”Can You Hear Me Now?,” ”Talk to Me,” and ”In the Bubble” are all composed by Mary Louise Knutson and published by Meridian Jazz Publishing.

  • “You Are My Sunshine/Luminous” is composed by Jimmie Davis & Mary Louise Knutson and published by Peer International & Meridian Jazz Publishing.