Straight-Ahead Jazz On 180g Vinyl LP!
Nobody argues that Bill Charlap is one of the most preeminent jazz pianists of his generation. His encyclopedic knowledge of the American Songbook is second to none, and his beautiful touch, amazing skills and imagination make it a pleasure to listen to him at all times. Ken Peplowski, on the other hand, is without a doubt one of the best clarinet and tenor sax players in the swing tradition.
Each of them had recorded a number of albums for Venus Records of Japan separately - Charlap with his great New York Trio (with Jay Leonhart and Bill Stewart) and Peplowski with his own quartet and the Eddie Higgins Quintet. Now, wouldn't it be nice to put them together in a studio and make an album? Yes, it would, and they actually did it!
They are a match made in heaven, and you can hear from the first note of the first song that they are inspired. Peplowski's supple, rich and lyrical clarinet and tenor sax playing is simply beautiful, and Charlap's quietly intense solos are awe-inspiring. Leonhart and Stewart are also given ample room to stretch out and impress, as many of the tunes go over seven minutes.
An instant classic and great for fans of straight ahead jazz!
Features
- 180g Vinyl
- Mixed and Mastered by Tetsuo Hara
- Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
- Obi strip
- Made in Japan
Musicians
| Ken Peplowski | tenor sax, clarinet |
|---|---|
| Bill Charlap | piano |
| Jay Leonhart | bass |
| Bill Stewart | drums |
Selections
Side A:
- Stardust
- Summertime
- No Regrets
Side B:
- So In Love
- Serenade To Sweden
- Stardust Reprise
Recorded at The Avatar Studio in New York on June 19 & 20, 2008.
