Hank Jones-Tommy Flanagan • I'm All Smiles

 

Review by Ken Dryden
Although Tommy Flanagan tended to refer to two-piano dates as a gimmick, that's hardly the case during this superb 1983 concert in Germany with Hank Jones. The two pianists have the kind of feel for one another's playing that avoids the crash of egos and instead inspires the give and take necessary for each performance to reach its full potential. Immediately, the two veterans captivate their audience with a stunning aggressive improvisation upon Charlie Parker's "Relaxin' at Camarillo," then immediately quiet them with a soft, lyrical interpretation of the gorgeous ballad "In a Sentimental Mood." They're clearly having a lot of fun during their upbeat waltz through the popular ballad "Someday My Prince Will Come." The rest of the concert is every bit as fulfilling, with an inspired treatment of "Rockin' in Rhythm" getting the nod as the highlight of a memorable evening. 
https://www.allmusic.com/album/im-all-smiles-mw0000188033

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Reseña de Ken Dryden
Aunque Tommy Flanagan solía considerar los conciertos a dos pianos como un mero truco publicitario, este fue sin duda el caso en este magnífico concierto de 1983 en Alemania con Hank Jones. Ambos pianistas demostraron una gran compenetración, evitando así el choque de egos y propiciando el intercambio necesario para que cada interpretación alcanzara su máximo potencial. Desde el primer momento, los dos veteranos cautivaron al público con una impresionante y enérgica improvisación sobre "Relaxin' at Camarillo" de Charlie Parker, para luego apaciguarlo con una suave y lírica interpretación de la hermosa balada "In a Sentimental Mood". Se notaba que disfrutaban enormemente durante su animado vals sobre la popular balada "Someday My Prince Will Come". El resto del concierto fue igualmente gratificante, destacando una inspirada interpretación de "Rockin' in Rhythm" como el punto culminante de una velada memorable. https://www.allmusic.com/album/im-all-smiles-mw0000188033

Tracks:
1 - Relaxin' At Camarillo 5:10
2 - In A Sentimental Mood 7:12
3 - Some Day My Prince Will Come 6:25
4 - Afternoon In Paris 4:00
5 - Au Privave 6:03
6 - I'm All Smiles 4:47
7 - Rockin' In Rhythm 4:30
8 - Con Alma 6:25


Credits:
Tracks 1-4:
Hank Jones – Bösendorfer Imperial Concert Grand Piano
Tommy Flanagan – Steinway Concert Grand Piano

Tracks 5-8:
Tommy Flanagan – Bösendorfer Imperial Concert Grand Piano
Hank Jones – Steinway Concert Grand Piano

Recorded:
May 7, 1983
Live at the Franziskaner Concert Hall, Villingen. 

 

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