David Hazeltine Trio • Alice In Wonderland

 

Wonderland Review by Ken Dryden
David Hazeltine evidently salutes pianist Bill Evans on this Venus CD, as eight of the nine songs were recorded by Evans for Riverside and the late pianist's influence is definitely a part of Hazeltine's style (though the Japanese liner notes make it difficult to confirm for sure). Accompanied by two sympathetic musicians, bassist George Mraz and drummer Billy Drummond, Hazeltine's interpretations of standards like "Beautiful Love," "Alice in Wonderland" and "When You Wish Upon a Star" are lyrical and to the point. The lively setting of "How Deep Is the Ocean" and loping treatment of "Tenderly" also merit praise. Hazeltine's sole composition is "For Bill," a fluid piece that is also reminiscent of Bill Evans' approach to the piano and writing. Beautifully recorded, the only problem with this CD is Jan Saudek's tasteless cover photo.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/alice-in-wonderland-mw0000474146

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Wonderland Reseña de Ken Dryden
Es evidente que David Hazeltine rinde homenaje al pianista Bill Evans en este CD Venus, ya que ocho de las nueve canciones fueron grabadas por Evans para Riverside y la influencia del fallecido pianista forma parte sin duda del estilo de Hazeltine (aunque las notas de presentación en japonés hacen difícil confirmarlo con seguridad). Acompañado por dos músicos simpáticos, el bajista George Mraz y el batería Billy Drummond, las interpretaciones de Hazeltine de clásicos como "Beautiful Love", "Alice in Wonderland" y "When You Wish Upon a Star" son líricas y directas. La animada configuración de "How Deep Is the Ocean" y el relajado tratamiento de "Tenderly" también merecen elogios. La única composición de Hazeltine es "For Bill", una pieza fluida que también recuerda el enfoque de Bill Evans hacia el piano y la escritura. Bellamente grabado, el único problema de este CD es la insípida foto de portada de Jan Saudek.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/alice-in-wonderland-mw0000474146

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Tracks:
01 - Beautiful Love
02 - Sweet And Lovely
03 - Alice In Wonderland
04 - Autumn Leaves
05 - When You Wish Upon A Star
06 - For Bill
07 - How Deep Is The Ocean
08 - Danny Boy
09 - Tenderly


Credits:
David Hazeltine (Piano);
George Mraz (Bass);
Billy Drummond (Drums).

Label:    Venus Records (5) – TKJV-19130
Series:    Venus Hyper Magnum Sound LP Collection
Country:    Japan
Released:    Jun 23, 2004
Genre:    Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/12392146-David-Hazeltine-Trio-Alice-In-Wonderland

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