Charles McPherson & Steve Kuhn • But Beautiful

 

Review
by Ken Dryden
Charles McPherson delves into a number of standards in this collection of timeless ballads, well accompanied by pianist Steve Kuhn, bassist David Williams, and drummer Leroy Williams. The alto saxophonist's tone has a bit of a bluesy edge throughout the sessions, as if he is reminiscing about a past love. His heartfelt rendition of "My Ideal" stands out, as do his two interpretations of songs by Nicholas Brodszky, "Be My Love" and "Love Letters." McPherson picks up the tempo with "I Didn't Know What Time It Was," though his tone doesn't shift to a lighter mood. The relaxed mood makes this release perfect for late-night listening. The only drawback with this CD is the ugly cover photo, which McPherson denounced as very tasteless during a 2007 interview.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/but-beautiful-mw0000351771

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Reseña
por Ken Dryden
Charles McPherson se adentra en una serie de estándares en esta colección de baladas atemporales, bien acompañado por el pianista Steve Kuhn, el bajista David Williams y el batería Leroy Williams. El tono del saxofonista alto tiene un toque de blues a lo largo de las sesiones, como si recordara un amor del pasado. Destaca su sentida interpretación de "My Ideal", así como sus dos interpretaciones de canciones de Nicholas Brodszky, "Be My Love" y "Love Letters". McPherson sube el ritmo con "I Didn't Know What Time It Was", aunque su tono no cambia a un estado de ánimo más ligero. El ambiente relajado hace que este disco sea perfecto para escuchar a altas horas de la noche. El único inconveniente de este CD es la fea foto de la portada, que McPherson denunció como de muy mal gusto durante una entrevista en 2007.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/but-beautiful-mw0000351771

Tracks:
1 - Be My Love
Written-By – N. Brodszky*, S. Cahn*
2 - I Should Care
Written-By – A. Stordahl*, P. Weston*, S. Cahn*
3 - We'll Be Together Again
Written-By – C. Fischer*, F. Laine*
4 - My Ideal
Written-By – N. Chase*, R. Whiting*
Written-By [Uncredited] – Leo Robin
5 - I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Written-By – R. Rodgers*
Written-By [Uncredited] – Lorenz Hart
6 - I'll Never Stop Loving You
Written-By – N. Brodszky*
Written-By [Uncredited] – Sammy Cahn
7 - Love Letters
Written By – Edward Heyman, Victor Young
8 - But Beautiful
Written-By – J. VanHeusen*
Written-By [Uncredited] – Johnny Burke
9 - Gone With The Wind
Written-By – A. Wrubel*
Written-By [Uncredited] – Herbert Magidson


Credits:
    Alto Saxophone – Charles McPherson
    Bass – David Williams (2)
    Coordinator – Derek Kwan
    Design – Taz (48)
    Drums – Leroy Williams
    Engineer – Aya Takemura, James Farber
    Mastered By – Shuji Kitamura, Tetsuo Hara
    Mixed By – Shuji Kitamura, Tetsuo Hara
    Photography By – Irina Ionesco, John Abbott (7)
    Piano – Steve Kuhn
    Producer – Tetsuo Hara, Todd Barkan

Recorded at Avatar Studio in New York on July 24 and 25, 2003.

Label:    Venus Records (5) – TKCV-35331
Country:    Japan
Released:    May 21, 2004
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/12105312-Charles-McPherson-Quartet-Featuring-Steve-Kuhn-But-Beautiful

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