Steve Kuhn • Baubles, Bangles and Beads

 

Review
by Ken Dryden  
This trio session by Steve Kuhn includes classical works and pieces adapted into pop songs decades ago. He initially studied classical music as a young man with the mother of baritone saxophonist Serge Chaloff, so he is well grounded in the music. With bassist Dave Finck and Billy Drummond accompanying him, Kuhn's driving, boppish treatments of "Till the End of Time" (based upon Chopin's Polonaise No. 53) and "Stranger in Paradise" (taken from Borodin's Plovetzian Dance) sizzle with energy. His vibrant waltz setting of Erik Satie's Gymnopedie No. 1 is far removed from the Impressionist composer's minimalist conception, with Finck's arco bass solo adding an interesting touch. Borodin's "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" was a favorite of baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan during the 1950s; the trio's introspective approach works equally well. While classical listeners who are unfamiliar with jazz may have reservations, jazz fans will savor these outstanding performances.
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Reseña
por Ken Dryden  
Esta sesión a trío de Steve Kuhn incluye obras clásicas y piezas adaptadas a canciones pop hace décadas. Inicialmente estudió música clásica de joven con la madre del saxofonista barítono Serge Chaloff, por lo que está bien asentado en la música. Con el contrabajista Dave Finck y Billy Drummond como acompañantes, Kuhn hace vibrar de energía las melodías "Till the End of Time" (basada en la Polonesa nº 53 de Chopin) y "Stranger in Paradise" (extraída de la Danza Plovetziana de Borodin). Su vibrante vals de la Gymnopedie nº 1 de Erik Satie se aleja de la concepción minimalista del compositor impresionista, con el solo de arco bajo de Finck añadiendo un toque interesante. Baubles, Bangles and Beads" de Borodin fue una de las favoritas del saxofonista barítono Gerry Mulligan durante la década de 1950; el enfoque introspectivo del trío funciona igualmente bien. Si bien los oyentes de música clásica que no estén familiarizados con el jazz pueden tener sus reservas, los aficionados al jazz saborearán estas excelentes interpretaciones.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/baubles-bangles-and-beads-mw0001923159


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Tracks:
   1 - And This Is My Beloved Nocturne From "Strings Quartet No.2"
   2 - Till The End Of Time Polonaise No.53
   3 - Symphony No.3, 3rd Movement
   4 - If You Are But A Dream Romance
   5 - Stranger In Paradise Plovetzian Dance                       
   6 - Gymnopedie No.1
   7 - I Think Of You Piano Concerto No.2, 1st Movement Op.18
   8 - Prelude In C Minor No.20, Op28                           
   9 - I Look At Heaven Piano Concerto in A Minor Op6, 1st Movement
  10 - Baubles,Bangles And Beads Strings Quartet No.2 in D
  11 - Vilia From "The Merry Widow"
  12 - Prelude No.7, Op28


Credits:
Steve Kuhn (piano)
Dave Finck (bass)
Billy Drummond (drums)

2008

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