Another fine album by tenorist Bob Kenmotsu whereby he brings together some of his past musical colleagues: pianist Bob Corwin, bassist Danny Flahive and drummer Ron Marabuto. Together they explore and interpret a broad range of tunes and well-known jazz standards. All players are in fine form, there's not a note out of place. As a leader and producer Bob Kenmotsu fires up the quartet creating a vibrant and wonderfully entertaining atmosphere. All the showcased compositions are treated with great fervor and aptitude. Recommended.
RoDoKen Records, RR-1001-CD, 2015
Recorded 24th-25th June, 2002
at Granada Hills, California
Musicians:
Bob Kenmotsu - Tenor Sax
Bob Corwin - Piano
Danny Flahive - Bass
Ron Marabuto - Drums
Tracks:
01. There Will Never Be
Another You {Mack Gordon, Harry Warren} (6:34)
02. Solar {Miles Davis}
(4:06)
03. I'm Glad There Is You
{Jimmy Dorsey, Paul Mertz} (5:47)
04. In A Mellow Tone {Duke
Ellington, Milt Gabler} (5:56)
05. Invitation {Bronislaw
Kaper, Paul Francis Webster} (7:19)
06. I'll Close My Eyes {Buddy
Kaye, Billy Reid} (5:01)
07. Body And Soul {Frank
Eyton, John Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour} (6:24)
08. Dexterity {Charlie
Parker} (4:23)
09. The Very Thought Of You
{Ray Noble} (4:37)
10. Mambo Inn {Mario Bauzá,
Edgar Sampson, Bobby Woodlen} (4:38)
11. I've Grown Accustomed To
Her Face {Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe} (4:43)
Total Time: 59:54
Credits:
Producer, Mixing &
Mastering - Bob Kenmotsu
Recording Engineer - Peter
Woodford
Mixing & Mastering
Engineer - Alex Baum
Graphic Design - Liz Holland,
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