Phil Woods has made many fine recordings for Philology, the Italian label named in his honor, and this one is no exception. He's backed by the Space Jazz Trio, anchored by the fine pianist Enrico Pieranunzi (who wrote nine of the 11 compositions heard here) and also featuring bassist Enzo Pietropaoli (who contributed the two takes of "Upstairs") and drummer Alfred Kramer. Woods' potent alto brings out the best in the pianist's strong post-bop charts, especially the driving "New Lands," the lyrical ballad "Chet," and the bittersweet waltz "Hindsight," which features Woods' hypnotic clarinet. ~ by Ken Dryden, Amazon.com.
Philology Records, W 27.2, 1990
Recorded 15th November, 1988
at Soundvideocat Studios, Rome, Italy
Musicians:
Phil Woods - Alto Saxophone,
Clarinet
Enrico Pieranunzi - Piano
Enzo Pietropaoli - Bass
Alfred Kramer - Drums
Tracks:
01. New Lands [Take 2]
{Pieranunzi} (6:07)
02. Night Bird [Take 1]
{Pieranunzi} (6:34)
03. Chet {Pieranunzi} (6:38)
04. Phil's Mood {Pieranunzi}
(5:58)
05. Blue Ballad {Pieranunzi}
(6:34)
06. Upstairs [Take 2]
{Pietropaoli} (4:18)
07. Hindsight {Pieranunzi}
(6:31)
08. New Lands [Take 1]
{Pieranunzi} (4:39)
09. Upstairs [Take 1]
{Pietropaoli} (4:46)
10. New Lands [Take 3]
{Pieranunzi} (5:50)
11. Night Bird [Take 2]
{Pieranunzi} (7:01)
Total Time: 65:00
Credits:
Producer - Paolo Piangiarelli
Photography - Carlo Pieroni
Graphics - Maria Virginia
Piangiarelli
Liner Notes - Richard Palmer
