Hammond B-3 master Melvin Rhyne's eighth Criss Cross release as a leader is another sterling chapter in his association with guitarist Peter Bernstein. Their exquisite rapport is assisted by another one of Rhyne's longtime colleagues, drummer Ray Appleton.
The trio skillfully maneuvers through a program of choice items from the American Popular Songbook, classic jazz compositions like 'All Blues' and 'Jordu', as well as Rhyne's originals.
Readily moving from blues to ballads to up-tempo burners, Rhyne and company make this an essential addition to his impressive discography.
1. | King David I (Melvin Rhyne) 3:42 | |
2. | Yesterday's Child (Charles DeForest) 5:27 | |
3. | All Blues (Miles Davis) 5:45 | |
4. | When Lights Are Low (Benny Carter / Spencer Williams) 5:56 | |
5. | I Hear A Rhapsody (Jack Baker / George Fragos / Dick Gasparre) 6:17 | |
6. | A.P.J. (Melvin Rhyne) 4:38 | |
7. | Bamboo (Mani Neumeier / Peter Hollinger) 5:56 | |
8. | I Want To Talk About You (Billy Eckstine) 4:35 | |
9. | Bones (Peter Bernstein) 4:59 | |
10. | Jordu (Duke Jordan) 5:08 | |
11. | King David II (Melvin Rhyne) 3:53 |
Total Time: 56:23
Recorded
March 16, 2006
in
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Engineer:
Max Bolleman &
The Masters (mastering)
Producer:
Gerry Teekens