Momentum is a strong trio recording featuring pianist Noah Haidu’s original tunes as well as a few choice covers. Haidu leads bassist Ariel de la Portilla and drummer McClenty Hunter with a strong, swinging conviction, aided by an imaginative approach and ample chops. From the familiar bounce of “I Thought About You” to a raucous take on “The End of a Love Affair” to the dancing complexity of Haidu’s own “Juicy,” the session as a whole maintains interest from track to track with an overwhelming warm vibe.
