Tony Scott • Sung Heroes

 

Review by Scott Yanow
This melancholy date (released for the first time in 1986) was clarinetist Tony Scott's last before heading for Europe. He was mourning the deaths of many of his heroes, and among his pieces are "Misery (To Lady Day)," "Remembrance of Art Tatum" and "Requiem for 'Hot Lips' Page." On three selections, Scott is backed by the classic Bill Evans Trio (with bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian). In addition, Scott plays baritone and guitar on one tune apiece and duets with guitarist Juan Sastre on the final number. However, even with the strong playing, the downbeat nature of the material makes this album of only historical interest. 
https://www.allmusic.com/album/sung-heroes-mw0000207080

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Reseña de Scott Yanow
Esta melancólica grabación (publicada por primera vez en 1986) fue la última del clarinetista Tony Scott antes de partir hacia Europa. Estaba de luto por la muerte de muchos de sus héroes, y entre sus piezas se encuentran «Misery (To Lady Day)», «Remembrance of Art Tatum» y «Requiem for “Hot Lips” Page». En tres selecciones, Scott cuenta con el respaldo del clásico trío de Bill Evans (con el bajista Scott LaFaro y el baterista Paul Motian). Además, Scott toca el barítono y la guitarra en una canción cada uno y hace un dúo con el guitarrista Juan Sastre en el último tema. Sin embargo, a pesar de la fuerza de la interpretación, el carácter melancólico del material hace que este álbum solo tenga interés histórico. 
https://www.allmusic.com/album/sung-heroes-mw0000207080

Tracks:
1 - Misery (To Lady Day)
2 - Portrait Of Anne Frank
3 - Remembrance Of Art Tatum
4 - Requiem For " Hot Lips" Page
5 - Blues For An African Friend
6 - For Stefan Wolpe
7 - Israel
8 - Memory Of My Father
9 - Lament To Manolete 


Credits:
Tony Scott - clarinet, sax, piano, mandolin
Bill Evans - piano
Scott LaFaro - bass
Paul Motian - drums
Juan Sastre - guitar

All compositions by Tony Scott 

Recorded in the fall of 1959 two months before Evans' Portrait In Jazz.

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