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Skylark by Paul Desmond (CD, Sep-2003, CTI Germany) 
Skylark by Paul Desmond (CD, Sep-2003, CTI Germany)

 
Skylark by Paul Desmond (CD, Sep-2003, CTI Germany)

Artist: Paul Desmond
Release Date: Sep 2003
Format: CD
Record Label: CTI (Germany)
Genre: Alto Sax, Jazz Instrument
UPC: 766483037949
Product ID: EPID46444772
Description: The 2003 remastered German version features two additional tracks. SKYLARK represents something of a change of pace for Paul Desmond. Usually a paragon of high lyricism and cool, often ballad-based post-bop, SKYLARK finds the alto saxoph...
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Track Listing
1. Take Ten
2. Romance de Amor
3. Was a Sunny Day
4. Music For a While
5. Skylark
6. Indian Summer
7. Music For a While - (alternate take)
8. Skylark - (alternate take)
9. Indian Summer - (alternate take)

Details
Contributing Artists:Bob James, Gabor Szabo, Gene Bertoncini, Jack DeJohnette, Ralph McDonald, Ron Carter
Distributor:Phantom Import Distributi
Recording Type:Studio
Recording Mode:Stereo
SPAR Code:n/a

Album Notes
The 2003 remastered German version features two additional tracks.
SKYLARK represents something of a change of pace for Paul Desmond. Usually a paragon of high lyricism and cool, often ballad-based post-bop, SKYLARK finds the alto saxophonist among especially progressive company. Drummer Jack DeJohnnette (whose playing bears hallmarks of rock, soul, and fusion), bassist Ron Carter (best known for practically redefining the instrument in Miles Davis's second great quintet), electric pianist Bob James, and guitarists Gene Bertoncini and Gabor Szabo round out the personnel. This lineup gives the album a decidedly contemporary, forward-leaning feel that contrasts somewhat with Desmond's "classic" style.
However, the combination works very well. Desmond's playing is still subtle and nuanced, while the rest of the sextet provides exciting new frames for appreciating his sound. Of particular note here is the lead guitar playing of Szabo, whose sinuous solos offer some of the album's finest moments. The eclectic set list--which ranges from an adaptation of Purcell to the Carmichael/Mercer title track to a Paul Simon cover tune--adds to the enjoyment, as do Don Sebesky's arrangements (his work can also be heard on Jim Hall's excellent CONCIERTO, which Desmond also appears on). Overall, this is a welcome, intriguing, and energetic departure for Desmond.

Editorial Reviews
3 1/2 stars (out of 5) - The beautiful tone of Desmond's alto is featured on SKYLARK....Desmond plays with a pure, simple warmth...
Down Beat (12/01/1997)

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