Review by David R. Adler
This beautiful, Latin-themed album by bass superpower Ron Carter almost
can stand in as a Stephen Scott showcase, for the young pianist's verve
and finesse are in evidence from start to finish. Carter reserves plenty
of solo room (and a number of melody statements) for himself, however.
Drummer Harvey Mason and percussionist Steve Kroon work together to
create a luxurious, flowing Latin vibe that makes each tune a true
listening pleasure. One highlight is the group's slow, polyrhythmic take
on Jobim's "Corcovado." Another is a grooving version of Carter's
"Loose Change," a tune that appeared in a very different light on Joe
Henderson's State of the Tenor album. Scott woos with his bluesy
delicacy on "Que Pasa," another Carter original, and swings exuberantly
on fellow pianist Ray Bryant's "Cubano Chant." Carter's brief quote of
"Seven Steps to Heaven" during the closing original, "Mi Tempo," is
enough to make one skip a heartbeat. When Skies Are Grey contains
nothing ambitious or wildly innovative -- just great, accessible music.
Fans of Stephen Scott in particular can't miss with this one.
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Revisión por David R. Adler
Este hermoso álbum, de temática latina, del superpoder del bajo, Ron
Carter, casi puede presentarse como un escaparate de Stephen Scott, ya
que el entusiasmo y la delicadeza del joven pianista son evidentes de
principio a fin. Sin embargo, Carter se reserva una gran cantidad de
habitaciones en solitario (y varias declaraciones de melodías) para él.
El baterista Harvey Mason y el percusionista Steve Kroon trabajan juntos
para crear un ambiente latino lujoso y fluido que hace que cada melodía
sea un verdadero placer de escuchar. Un destaque es la toma lenta y
polirrítmica del grupo sobre el "Corcovado" de Jobim. Otra es una
versión genial de "Loose Change" de Carter, una melodía que apareció con
una luz muy diferente en el álbum State of the Tenor de Joe Henderson.
Scott se enamora con su delicadeza blues en "Que Pasa", otro original de
Carter, y se balancea exuberantemente en el "Canto Cubano" del también
pianista Ray Bryant. La breve cita de Carter de "Siete pasos al cielo"
durante el cierre original, "Mi tempo", es suficiente para que uno salte
un latido. When Skies Are Grey no contiene nada ambicioso o
tremendamente innovador, solo música genial y accesible. Los fans de
Stephen Scott, en particular, no se pueden perder con este.
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Tracklist:
1 - Loose Change - 7:08
2 - Besame Mucho - 7:05
3 - Caminando - 7:07
4 - Qué Pasa - 5:29
5 - Corcovado - 7:22
6 - Cubano Chant - 6:00
7 - Mi Tiempo - 8:12
Personnel:
Ron Carter - bass
Stephen Scott – piano
Harvey Mason – drums
Steve Kroon – percussion
Release Date: February 13, 2001
Duration: 48:25
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop, Latin Jazz, World Fusion
Recording Date: May 1, 2000
Recording Location: Clinton Studio, New York, NY
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