David Friesen - Other Times - Other Places (1989) [CD]

This album is a much-overlooked album by the master bassist David Friesen; featuring Denny Zeitlin, Phil Dwyer, Alan Jones, Airto and Flora Purim. The interplay between Denny Zeitlin is quite magical, highlighted on both "Song For My Family" and "Years Though Time". In many ways the album showcases the amazing saxophone skills of Phil Dwyer. It is an exploration of his ability to work seamlessly alongside Friesen and add depth of scale to Friesen’s variant and elusive compositions. Listen to "Tyrone's Dedication", "Father's Delight", "Our 25th Year", "Childhood Walk" and "Above And Beyond" for clarification. Both Alan Jones’ and Airto’s contributions render a solid backing to the majority of the tracks and Flora Purim’s vocals add a distinctive fusion-styled interest to "Festival Dance" and "Song For My Daughter". As always Friesen's bass sets the mood. His dynamically ranging sound is heard across a broad range of self-penned tunes, sharing one with Alan Jones. This album requires a few listens to truly appreciate its value, enjoy! 

Global Pacific Records, R2 79300, 1989
Bellaphon Records, 660·52·001, 1989
Recorded 1989 At Ark Studios, Tigard, Oregon 

Musicians:
David Friesen - Bass [Oregon Bass], Acoustic Bass, Synthesizers
[Emulator I I, Roland Jupiter - 6, Yamaha K X 88 Midi Keyboard Controller]
Phil Dwyer - Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Denny Zeitlin - Piano [Acoustic] (#5,8)
Alan Jones - Drums, Electronic Drums [Roland Octapad And Synth Bass] (#2)
Airto Moreira - Percussion
Flora Purim - Vocals (#1,3) 

Tracks:
01. Festival Dance {David Friesen} (4:07)
02. Tyrone's Dedication {Alan Jones, David Friesen} (3:43)
03. Song For My Daughter {David Friesen} (2:04)
04. Father's Delight {David Friesen} (3:15)
05. Song For My Family {David Friesen} (6:33)
06. Our 25th Year {David Friesen} (3:58)
07. Childhood Walk {David Friesen} (4:04)
08. Years Though Time {David Friesen} (4:18)
09. Above And Beyound {David Friesen} (4:27)
10. Song For My Sons {David Friesen} (3:04) 

Total Time: 39:33 

Credits:
Producer, Mixing - David Friesen
Producer, Engineer, Mixing - Jeff Johnson
Executive-Producer - Barklie Henry, Howard Morris, Howard Sapper
Mastering [Digital] - David Mitson, Joe Gastwirt
Photography - Hiroshi Iwaya

David Friesen - Other Times-Other Places (1989) [vinyl>flac]

The main reason to acquire this Global Pacific release is for the fine playing of Canadian saxophonist Phil Dwyer, who is heard on tenor and soprano. Otherwise, the music has its moments, particularly the interplay between pianist Denny Zeitlin and bassist David Friesen, and there are two vocals by Flora Purim, but the overall results are not all that memorable. Many of Friesen's dates as a leader tend to be on the sleepy and introspective side, fitting into the genre usually championed by Global Pacific but making the music less interesting than hoped for by jazz fans. ~ Scott Yanow, AMG.

This LP is a much overlooked album by the master bassist David Friesen; featuring Denny Zeitlin, Phil Dwyer, Alan Jones, Airto and Flora Purim. The interplay between Denny Zeitlin is quite magical, highlighted on both Song For My Family and Years Though Time. In many ways the album showcases the amazing saxophone skills of Phil Dwyer. It is an exploration of his ability to work seamlessly alongside Friesen and add depth of scale to Friesen’s variant and elusive compositions. Listen to Tyrone's Dedication, Father's Delight, Our 25th Year, Childhood Walk and Above And Beyond for clarification. Both Alan Jones’ and Airto’s contributions render a solid backing to the majority of the tracks and Flora Purim’s vocals add a distinctive fusion-styled interest to Festival Dance and Song For My Daughter. As always Friesen’s bass sets the mood. His dynamically ranging sound is heard across a broad range of self penned tunes, sharing one with Alan Jones. This LP requires a few listens to truly appreciate its value, something which Scott Yanow may have overlooked in his underrated review.

Global Pacific Records, OZ 45245, 1989

Personnel:

David Friesen - Bass, Acoustic Bass, Keyboards, Mixing, Synthesizer

Phil Dwyer - Soprano & Tenor Saxophones

Denny Zeitlin - Piano

Alan Jones - Drums, Percussion, Synthesizer Bass

Airto Moreira - Percussion

Flora Purim - Vocals (#A1,A3)

Track Listing:

A1. Festival Dance {David Friesen} (4:06)

A2. Tyrone's Dedication {David Friesen, Alan Jones} (3:43)

A3. Song For My Daughter {David Friesen} (2:04)

A4. Father's Delight {David Friesen} (3:14)

A5. Song For My Family {David Friesen} (6:30)

B1. Our 25th Year {David Friesen} (3:58)

B2. Childhood Walk {David Friesen} (4:04)

B3. Years Though Time {David Friesen} (4:18)

B4. Above And Beyond {David Friesen} (4:26)

B5. Song For My Son {David Friesen} (3:04)

Credits:

Producer - David Friesen, Jeff Johnson

Executive Producer - Howard Sapper, Howard Morris, Barklie Henry

Mastering - David Mitson, Joe Gastwirt

Photography - Hiroshi Iwaya