Friends Forever: In Memory of Kenny Drew

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艺人: Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
语种: 英语
厂牌: Milestone
发行时间: 1997年02月04日
专辑类别: 录音室专辑

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by Ken Dryden

Niels Pedersen made many rewarding recordings over several decades as a sideman with the late pianist Kenny Drew, so his making of a CD in tribute to him shouldn't come as a surprise. Joined by pianist Renee Rosnes and drummer Jonas Johansen, Friends Forever: In Memory of Kenny Drew primarily include selections which Drew loved to play. The Danish folk lullaby &Hushaby& is a bit unusual, as it includes a drum solo, as well as Rosnes' dirge-like piano. Pedersen's pulsing bass helps to disguise the introduction to &Someday My Prince Will Come,& a lovely waltz recorded by numerous jazz greats. A lively post-bop workout of &Lullaby of the Leaves& swings like mad; while an initially funky introduction to &The Shadow of Your Smile& quickly gives way to a more traditional samba treatment. Pedersen's originals also merit attention. The medley &Future Child-Friends Forever& begins with the leader's intricate pizzicato solo, then adds his partners for the second song, which spotlights Pedersen's flawless arco bass. His special tribute &Kenny& reflects Pedersen's sense of loss without getting overly maudlin. This brilliant date adds to the already considerable recorded accomplishments of Niels Pedersen.

Friends Forever: In Memory of Kenny Drew

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