Dexter Romweber "Piano" CD

Former Flat Duo Jets leader Dexter Romweber has built a solid solo career out of the genre staples of his original band: blues, folk, rockabilly, and surf. While Romweber refined these raucous elements into a personal sound over his first two albums, PIANO is a complete about face.

Gone are the rollicking guitars, howling vocals, and pounding backbeat of CHASED BY MARTIANS and BLUES THAT DEFY MY SOUL. Instead, PIANO consists only of solo instrumentals (the album's title leaves little doubt as to the instrument of choice). Who knew this retro-rocker could play the 88's like Rachmaninoff? Alternating between elegant nocturnes and etudes and dramatic pieces full of grand classical flourishes, PIANO is as enjoyable as it is unexpected.- AllMusic