A hard to find From Bebop To Now vinyl pressing of a quartet formed by David Liebman during a visit to Canada in 1984. Recorded over two days at Puget Sound, Toronto, Liebman teams up with pianist, vibist, bassist, producer, engineer and composer “Full Nelson” Don Thompson, bassist Steve La Spina and drummer Claude Ranger. Together they lay down some very dynamic grooves verging on free improvisational jazz. For this recording David showcases six of his own compositions and known for his multi reed virtuosity chooses both soprano sax and flute as his tour de force. His flute playing in particular is very haunting on "Tender Mercies", backed by some beautiful accompaniment by Don Thompson on piano. The rest of the team aren't left out of the picture, there's some dynamic bass by Steve La Spina right throughout. In addition, Claude Ranger contributes not only in rhythm but with his own composition "Feu Vert", plus the striking cover photo. Overall, a very engaging and entertaining outing, a must for any David Liebman fan, enjoy!
From Bebop To Now, BBN 1002, 1984
Recorded 23rd, 24th March,
1984 at Puget Sound, Toronto, Canada
Musicians:
David Liebman - Soprano
Saxophone, Flute
Don Thompson - Piano, Vibes,
Bass
Steve La Spina - Bass
Claude Ranger - Drums
Tracks:
A1. Full Nelson {Don
Thompson} (8:14)
A2. A Distant Song {David
Liebman} (3:35)
A3. Nadir {David Liebman}
(3:11)
A4. Spring '82 {David
Liebman} (3:06)
B1. Missing Person {David
Liebman} (3:59)
B2. Tender Mercies {David
Liebman} (10:50)
B3. Feu Vert {Claude Ranger}
(5:44)
B4. A Picture Of Dorian Grey
{David Liebman} (1:36)
Total Time: 40:15
Credits:
Producer, Engineer - Don
Thompson
Producer, Engineer, Jacket
Design - Hal Hill
Photography [Front] - Claude
Ranger
Photography [Back] - Bill
Smith
Jacket Design - Norma Thompson
