2009 Stereophile Magazine Record to Die For!
Best known as the music director for David Bowie, Mike Garson is perhaps the most versatile pianist working today. For this project, Garson attracted some big names in jazz: Brian Bromberg (bass), Eric Marienthal (sax), and Ralph Humphry (drums). The "Prof." Johnson HDCD recording was made in a fine concert hall, and has RR's most vivid jazz sonics. These tracks were initially released as The Oxnard Sessions, Vol. II in 1993. The re-release includes a long-out-of-print solo improvisation, "A Gershwin Fantasia".
"A jazz-loving audiophile's dream: great musicians, inspired playing, and jaw-dropping sound quality." - Stereophile
Musicians:
Mike Garson, piano
Ralph Humphry, drums
Brian Bromberg, acoustic bass
Eric Marienthal, alto saxophone
Selections:
1. Rumble
2. All Blues
3. It's You Or No One
4. A Song For You
5. Waltz For Bill
6. A Night In Tunisia
7. A Gershwin Fantasia
8. Nardis
9. Count Your Blessings
Total playing time, 74:48
Best known as the music director for David Bowie, Mike Garson is perhaps the most versatile pianist working today. For this project, Garson attracted some big names in jazz: Brian Bromberg (bass), Eric Marienthal (sax), and Ralph Humphry (drums). The "Prof." Johnson HDCD recording was made in a fine concert hall, and has RR's most vivid jazz sonics. These tracks were initially released as The Oxnard Sessions, Vol. II in 1993. The re-release includes a long-out-of-print solo improvisation, "A Gershwin Fantasia".
"A jazz-loving audiophile's dream: great musicians, inspired playing, and jaw-dropping sound quality." - Stereophile
Musicians:
Mike Garson, piano
Ralph Humphry, drums
Brian Bromberg, acoustic bass
Eric Marienthal, alto saxophone
Selections:
1. Rumble
2. All Blues
3. It's You Or No One
4. A Song For You
5. Waltz For Bill
6. A Night In Tunisia
7. A Gershwin Fantasia
8. Nardis
9. Count Your Blessings
Total playing time, 74:48
