Jazz for the Quiet Times
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This fine compilation sustains a mellow sultriness for its 61-minute duration, putting an emphasis on timeless ballads and reflective, romantic tunes. Highlights include a marvelous rendition of "Body and Soul," featuring the dual tenors of Zoot Sims and Al Cohn, and a beautiful, Coltrane-inspired "Estate" by the young tenor saxophonist Antoine Roney. The compilation also contains some slow blues from alto greats Sonny Criss and Sonny Stitt. It ends appropriately enough on a Milesian mode, with trumpet men Russell Gunn and Wallace Roney each delivering a lovely, candle-lit sound poem. This well-balanced disc
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Manufacturer: 32. Jazz Records
Release date: 4 August 1998
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0604123209724 UPC: 604123209724
Release date: 4 August 1998
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0604123209724 UPC: 604123209724
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