Marty Paich - Jazz For Relaxation (Analog Source Remaster 2023) (2023) [Official Digital Download]

Jazz for Relaxation is a recording of a quintet date, the only musicians listed are pianist and leader Marty Paich, bassist Joe Mondragon and vibraphonist Larry Bunker; guitarist Howard Roberts and drummer Frank Capp are not credited but are heard, yes. The scant liner notes claim that this is music for relaxing and that all the tracks are up-tempo; in fact the first track, 'Dools Blues' is quite slow! But despite this inaccuracy, the album is actually a lot of fun, and sees Paich in splendid form.

"This re-issue, a straight reissue of a Marty Paich date for Tampa, repeats the packaging faults of the original LP. Although it is a quintet date, the only personnel listed are the pianist/leader, bassist Joe Mondragon, and vibraphonist Larry Bunker; guitarist Howard Roberts and drummer Frank Capp go unacknowledged, but certainly not unheard. The scanty liner notes claim that this is music to relax by, and that all of the tunes are up-tempo; actually the first tune, "Dool's Blues" is quite slow! But overlooking those discrepancies, the unfortunately brief program is actually quite enjoyable, showcasing Paich the pianist (rather than the arranger) in prime form. Roberts and Bunker also have plenty of solos, and the boppish repertoire (five standards, two originals, and Count Basie's obscure "Jump for Me") continually holds one's interest." (Scott Yanow, AMG)

TRACKLIST

1. Marty Paich - Dool's Blues (Remastered 2023)
2. Marty Paich - Jump For Me (Remastered 2023)
3. Marty Paich - There'll Never Be Another You (Remastered 2023)
4. Marty Paich - The Lamp Is Low (Remastered 2023)
5. Marty Paich - What's New (Remastered 2023)
6. Marty Paich - Theme From Lighthouse (Remastered 2023)
7. Marty Paich - Lullaby Of The Leaves (Remastered 2023)
8. Marty Paich - I'll Remember April (Remastered 2023)



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