"It’s lovely stuff, with a wide range of moods united by a sense of spiritual and musical searching. Eastern harmonies abound and there is a kind of zen peace to the session, too."
Peter Bacon, Jazz Breakfast 2010

"Composer and pianist Steve Tromans has released 14 tracks of thoughtful harmonic invention. Classical meets jazz meets the East. Skillful, unique and startling."
MUSICIAN magazine, Summer 2005

This album collects together seven years of original writing for solo piano, plus seven improvisations recorded on the day. The overall vibe is one of quiet reflection, with the piano being used in a deliberately understated way and each track not exceeding five minutes in length.

JEWEL IN THE LOTUS

Compositions and improvisations for solo piano

Recorded December 2004
Broomstick Hall Studios
Waltham Abbey, Essex

Track listing:
1. Morning Prayers
2. Jewel in the Lotus [click to play]
3. Harmonium Mantra
4. Moon Pool
5. The Room of the Half Dream
6. Inside Outside
7. Loneliness
8. Ennui
9. Speak of Life
10. "...and I remember..."
11. Recognition
12. Reflection
13. Hannah [click to play]
14. Praised Be Man

All music © Steve Tromans, December 2004

Playing Time: 49'00"

Steve Tromans - piano