Kristjan Randalu CD reviewed

Absence (ECM Records) Kristjan Randalu 
Pianist Kristjan Randalu might not be on the radar of that many North American jazz fans, given how far they live from his homeland, Estonia, where the 39-year-old formidable powers as a composer and performer are most celebrated. However, Absence, Randalu’s just-released debut as an ECM Records artist, should help bring him the increased attention that he deserves.
The album is a trio recording, featuring Randalu in an airy but potent musical p