Waltz for Debby

（不足10人评分）

180人收藏

共10首歌曲

艺人: Don Friedman
语种: 英语
厂牌: 441
发行时间: 2003年08月12日
专辑类别: 录音室专辑

专辑介绍

by Ken Dryden

This trio date led by Don Friedman is comparable to a typical Bill Evans session in several ways. Joined by bassist George Mraz and drummer Lewis Nash, one hears three strong musicians interacting rather than a rhythm section playing follow-the-leader with the pianist. Secondly, Friedman, like Evans, loves playing great melodies. Finally, Friedman is a gifted composer, though his pieces are obviously not as well known as Evans' works. But the comparison ends there, as Friedman has a distinctive style of his own. The title track is obviously Evans' best-known composition, though Friedman's interpretation of it is more aggressive and features a melodic solo by Mraz as well. Friedman's lyrical side is readily apparent in his warm rendition of Michel Legrand's bittersweet ballad &You Must Believe in Spring.& The pianist is at his most adventurous skirting around the theme to Johnny Mandel's lovely &The Shadow of Your Smile,& propelled by Mraz's phenomenal bassline until Nash is added and the setting of the piece is modified into a brisk samba. His originals merit attention as well. &35 W. 4th St.& is a catchy post-bop theme, while the furiously paced &Blues in a Hurry& seems to catch the hustle and bustle of New York City. It's not surprising to learn that Friedman composed &Flamands& as a result of visiting the West Indies. Mraz takes the lead and has a prominent role throughout this infectious piece. &From A to Z& salutes his good friend, the late guitarist Attila Zoller, and includes an excellent drum solo by Nash. Friedman's closer is a breathtaking solo of Willard Robison's sentimental ballad &Old Folks.& This intimately recorded studio session is an obvious keeper.

Waltz for Debby

专辑介绍

最新简评（共17条）