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Both/and

Both/and

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This superb new recording not only features two players at the top of their game, it also reunites two longtime friends. Pianist Marc Copland and trumpeter Randy Brecker both grew up in Philadelphia, went to the same schools and importantly as youngsters were both part of the cities vibrant jazz scene. Not surprisingly then that on 'Both / And' it sometimes seems if they're joined at the hip. Marc started out as a saxophonist (and later occasionally deputised for Randy's brother Michael in the band "Dreams") and subsequently went onto become one of the U.S.'s finest pianists with many recordings to his name. Randy really needs no introduction: fusion duties with The Brecker Brothers, Billy Cobham and Larry Coryell and session work with Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, Frank Zappa and many others. And, of course, one of the earliest of Randy's many excellent "straightahead" sessions was a memorable stint with Horace Silver. The Blue Note connection is reinforced by the inclusion of Lee Morgans "The Sidewinder", but by including six originals and a Gershwin staple, the CD does encompass a refreshing variety of moods. The excellent rhythm section of Ed Howard and Victor Lewis complete the quartet playing on this CD which, with its emphasis on imaginative composing and a decidedly melodic approach, is an undoubted success. For fans of Randy Brecker in particular this recording could well turn out to be his best of recent times. Personnel: Marc Copland - piano, Randy Brecker - trumpet, Ed Howard - bass, Victor Lewis - drums.
Product details
Release Date:
2007-08-01
Publication Date:
2007-08-01
Publisher:
Nagel-Heyer Records (Rough Trade)
Languages:
Published: English
Weight:
109 g
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