Bernie Senensky - Don't Look Back (2022)

Born in Winnipeg Manitoba in 1944, Bernie Senasky learned classical piano from age nine and became interested in jazz as a teenager. He moved to Toronto in '68 and played briefly with high-profile visiting musicians, including Chet Baker, Art Blakey and Art Pepper. He then played with Moe Koffman touring internationally from 1980-2000. Between 1975 and 1995 he released seven small group albums with various players including Kirk Macdonald, Eddie Henderson, Gary Bartz and Bobby Watson.

Recorded in 1989, "Don't Look Back" hasn't ever been previously released. This rare newly discovered album features some notable jazz session players including Bob Mover-Alto Saxophone, Sam Moto-Trumpet, Neil Swainson-bass and Barry Elmes-Drums. The 11-track set features 8 original composition with 3 interpretations on some jazz classics including Gershwin's "Who Cares" and the Hank Mobley track "The Latest". This is some hard hitting bop that's sure to warn up a winter's night

Bernie Senensky – piano
Bob Mover – alto saxophone
Sam Noto – trumpet
Neil Swainson – bass
Barry Elmes - drums