The Big Push

The Big Push is an album by pianist Larry Willis which was recorded in 2005 and released on the Highnote label early the following year.

[1][2] The review by Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "Long a greatly in-demand sideman, pianist Larry Willis excels during this opportunity to lead his own trio.

This is the type of jazz recording that grows in interest with each listen, for there is a great deal happening just beneath the surface.

[3] All About Jazz' Michael P. Gladstone observed "In choosing a trio for The Big Push, Willis selected drummer Al Foster, his old student partner from the High School of Music & Art in Manhattan, and the in-demand bassist Buster Williams.

[4] JazzTimes' Thomas Conrad noted "This is a classy recital, made even more fun by Van Gelder’s clean, full-bandwidth sound".