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Venus Masterpiece Collection Limited Edition 180g Vinyl Double LP!
One of the best living alto saxophone players, Phil Woods returned to Venus Records for the first time in six years with his star-studded quintet which includes Brian Lynch and Bill Charlap.
Recorded in 2008, Ballads & Blues also represents Woods' first composer's songbook dedicated to Billy Strayhorn. Choosing predominantly slow and medium tempos, Woods shines with his big, warm and expressive tone, soulful blues feel and wailing melancholy. The supporting cast is also superb. This album will be remembered as one of Woods' best.
Features
- Limited Edition
- Venus Masterpiece LP Collection
- 180g Vinyl
- Double LP
- Mixed & Mastered by Tetsuo Hara
- Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
- Gatefold Jacket
- OBI Strip
- Made in Japan
Musicians
| Phil Woods | alto sax |
|---|---|
| Brian Lynch | trumpet |
| Bill Charlap | piano |
| Steve Gilmore | bass |
| Bill Goodwin | drums |
Selections
Side A:
- Flower Is A Lovesome Thing
- Ballad For Very Tired And Very Sad Lotus Eaters
- Rain Check
Side B:
- Isfahan
- Jonny Come Lately
- Take The A Train
Side C:
- Balcony Serenade
- Blood Count
- My Little Brown Book
- Lush Life
Side D:
- Ballad Medley: I Didn't Know About You / Lotus Blossom / Don't You Know I Care
- How Little We Know
Recorded at The Avatar Studio in New York on June 20 & 21, 2008.
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