Review by Matt Collar
From jazz-influenced classical pieces to world music rhythms and
American popular song, pianist Monty Alexander seems to cover all his
musical interests on Impressions in Blue. Backed by the talented rhythm
section of bassist Hassan J.J. Wiggins Shakur and drummer Mark Taylor,
Alexander tackles such epic compositions as Gershwin's "Rhapsody in
Blue" and Rodrigo's "En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor." He also takes on
Ellington's "Creole Love Call" and Mercer's "I'm an Old Cowhand" with
much success. It is his original tunes, however, that hold the most
revelation, with "Eleuthra," a breezy, Latin-style number influenced by
the Bahamas, bringing to mind the iconic '60s sound of Michel Legrand.
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Reseña escrita por Matt Collar
Desde piezas clásicas influenciadas por el jazz hasta ritmos de música
del mundo y canciones populares estadounidenses, el pianista Monty
Alexander parece cubrir todos sus intereses musicales en Impressions in
Blue. Respaldado por la talentosa sección rítmica del bajista Hassan
J.J. Wiggins Shakur y el baterista Mark Taylor, Alexander aborda
composiciones épicas como "Rhapsody in Blue" de Gershwin y "En Aranjuez
Con Tu Amor" de Rodrigo. También se enfrenta al "Llamado de Amor
Criollo" de Ellington y al "Soy un Viejo Vaquero" de Mercer con mucho
éxito. Son sus temas originales, sin embargo, los más reveladores, con
"Eleuthra", un número alegre, de estilo latino, influenciado por las
Bahamas, que evoca el sonido icónico de los años 60 de Michel Legrand.
1. Blue Rhapsody
2. En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor
3. Come Sunday/David Danced
4. Creole Love Call
5. Accompong
6. Pointe-A-Pitre
7. Elevthra
8. Jumpin' At Capitol
9. It's Only A Paper Moon
10. Body And Soul
11. I'm An Old Cowhand
Credits
Bass – Hassan Shakur
Drums – Mark Taylor (10)
Guitar – John Pizzarelli (tracks: 8 to 10)
Piano – Monty Alexander
Release Date: June 24, 2003
Duration: 01:02:31
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Latin Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Standards, World Fusion, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz
Recording Date: December 17, 2002 & December 18, 2002
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