Seven great jazz standards prepared with some very original ideas giving a programme of fresh and very listenable music. Throughout the programme runs a predominantly rhythmic theme – Jazz Calypso, Bossa Nova, Jazz Waltz, Ballad, Swing etc. :
It’s only a Paper Moon, Recado Bossa Nova, The Continental, St James Infirmary, I’ve Never been in Love Before, What’s New?/For all We Know, Out of this World.
THE MUSICIANS
Steve Waterman, trumpet and flugelhorn, playing at his peak – a neverending flow of ideas presented with impeccable tone and style.
Steve Kershaw, double bass, a master of the solid but never obtrusive bass line; always strong on the riffs that feature extensively in this music and totally supportive to the soloists.
Robin Jones, drums, the Latin percussionist who also happens to be a great jazz kit drummer able to get to the rhythmic roots of these arrangements. His relaxed style of working with Kershaw’s bass is beautifully demonstrated on the CD.
George Haslam, baritone saxophone, leader and arranger. Probably more widely known as a free jazz player, Haslam has come up with some most effective arrangements here in his effort to give the quartet character. |
