Pianist Alan Pasqua has boasted an impressive career as a sideman for the likes of Tony Williiams, Lee Ritenour, Peter Erskine and even Bob Dylan. Here, he shows the reason he’s in such demand with a rich and warm solo album, highlighted by a focus on Ellingtonia. He’s perfectly reflective on “I’ve Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good” and tender on a dreamy “Lotus Blossom” with elegance in abundance for “In A Sentimental Mood.” His touch is warm for “Hello Young Lovers” and the spacious “Isn’t It Romantic,” with a clever selection of Bob Dylan’s “Girl From The North Country” creating droplets of ivory sunshine. This guy makes music you want to imbibe slowly.