Genre: Jazz
Label: Venus

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One For All What's Going On? Single-Layer Stereo Japanese Import SACD

One For All

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SKU:
VENSA0263
UPC:
4571292519687
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This Single-Layer SACD can only be played on a Super Audio CD Player!

Jazz Arrangements Of Soul Classics on SACD!

Rock-solid work from One For All, easily one of the greatest straight jazz combos going, thanks to some tremendous tenor work from Eric Alexander, sweet piano work from David Hazeltine, and snapping rhythms from drummer Joe Farnsworth. The sextet also features Jim Rotondi on trumpet, Steve Davis on trombone, and John Webber on bass, all working here at the height of their powers, and also coming across with a bit more sharpness and soul than even other recent sessions on the Venus label. Arrangements are by all members of the group; the tunes are long and roll out beautifully with a solidly soulful feel -- no surprise, given that most of them are covers of classic soul tunes from the '70s.

"One for All is an ongoing all-star band that regularly meets for record dates, though almost all members of the sextet lead individual groups of their own. The focus of this session is soul music, though not in the context one would expect to hear it. Trumpeter Jim Rotondi's recasting of Marvin Gaye's protest song 'What's Going On?' transforms the piece from a rather repetitious, irritating anthem into a brilliant post-bop vehicle, with sizzling solos and terrific ensembles. Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander utilizes a similar method in his recasting of Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together' with equal success. Pianist David Hazeltine contributed several arrangements, including a snappy Latin-flavored setting of Stevie Wonder's 'Golden Lady' and a soulful yet upbeat chart of 'Betcha by Golly, Wow,' the latter a hit for a number of different artists. Trombonist Steve Davis adds a Latin flavor to his pulsing take of 'Stop! In the Name of Love,' a huge hit for the Supremes. Even jazz fans who aren't particularly connoisseurs of soul music will find much to like in this enjoyable CD." - Ken Dryden, AllMusic

Features:
• Super Audio CD
• SACD Stereo SACD Layer
• This Single-Layer SACD can only be played on a Super Audio CD Player! It will NOT play on conventional CD Players!
• Made in Japan

Musicians:
Eric Alexander, tenor sax
Jim Rotondi, trumpet
Steve Davis, trombone
David Hazeltine, piano
John Webber, bass
Joe Farnsworth, drums

Selections:
1. What's Going On?
2. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
3. Let's Stay Together
4. Reasons
5. Golden Lady
6. For The Love Of You
7. Stop! In The Name Of Love
8. Moon Blue
9. Betcha By Golly, Wow

Recorded at The Studio in New York on May 29, 2007

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