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Don Friedman Trio - My Favorite Things (2004) [FLAC]

Posted By: two-on

Date: 15 May 2010 21:05:33

Don Friedman Trio - My Favorite Things (2004) [FLAC]

Don Friedman, who has recorded quite a few dates as a leader, as well as being an in-demand sideman, is joined by two other top-notch veterans, bassist George Mraz and drummer Lewis Nash, for this 2003 studio date. One of the biggest challenges for a jazz musician is to find new approaches to the most frequently played standards, something the trio seems to do effortlessly. A good starting point is the opening track, a stunning rendition of "My Favorite Things." Rather than follow the mantra set by John Coltrane in the early '60s, Friedman doesn't postpone the release of the theme nor does he play it in a modal setting. Instead, his re-voices it with lush chord substitutions, while never losing touch with it. "Easy to Love" is recast as a lively samba, while "Never Let Me Go," forever associated with the late Bill Evans' memorable solo recording for Verve, is spaciously arranged, allowing breathing room for Mraz's intricate bassline and Nash's complementary brushwork. Friedman devours Coltrane's "Giant Steps" whole with a driving interpretation, while his jaunty take of Thelonious Monk's "Ask Me Now" is every bit as playful as the composer's recordings. The pianist also includes three originals: the catchy call-and-response blues "Schmooze Blooze," the lightning hard bop line "Half and Half" (a great feature for Nash), and the lovely ballad finale "Summer's End." Highly recommended. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

Tracks:
01 - My Favorite Things (Richard Rodgers) 05:44
02 - It Could Happen to You (James Van Heusen) 07:05
03 - Easy to Love (Cole Porter) 05:46
04 - Ask Me Now (Thelonious Monk) 07:07
05 - Schmooze Blooze (Don Friedman) 05:29
06 - Never Let Me Go (Ray Evans, Jay Livingston) 07:30
07 - Half and Half (Don Friedman) 03:34
08 - I'm All Smiles (Michael Leonard) 06:34
09 - Giant Steps (John Coltrane) 03:56
10 - Summer's End (Don Friedman) 06:20

Personnel:
Don Friedman (piano)
George Mraz (double bass)
Lewis Nash (drums)

Recorded at Avatar Studios, New York on October 13, 2003
Produced by Yasohachi “88” Itoh
Assistant Producer : Kyoko Aikawa
Recording Engineers : Yoshihiro Suzuki / Sony Music Studios Tokyo
Assistant Engineers : Peter Doris, Aya Takemura and Hideyasu Hatagoshi
Mastering Engineer: Koji “C-chan” Suzuki / Sony Music Studios Tokyo
Coordinators : Kiyoko Murata and Akira Tanaka / Sound Wing Limited

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