Brazilian influenced rhythms, loose-limbed swing, and secondline grooves are all part of Joel Weiskopf's fourth Criss Cross session as a leader.
His incisive piano improvisations are enhanced by two of the label's star sidemen, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Eric Harland, each of whom also take adventage of a plentiful amount of solo space.
The program includes Weiskopf's melodically opulent compositions, the standard You Must Believe in Spring, the spiritual Wondrous Love, and a rousing rendition of Martin Luther's hymn A Mighty Fortress.
1. | Beauty For Ashes (Joel Weiskopf) 11:04 | |
2. | Devoted To You (Joel Weiskopf) 6:32 | |
3. | Giving Thanks (Joel Weiskopf) 9:34 | |
4. | November (Joel Weiskopf) 6:27 | |
5. | St. Denio (Traditional) 6:46 | |
6. | The Strongest Love (Joel Weiskopf) 8:15 | |
7. | You Must Believe In Spring (Michel Legrand / Jacques Demy) 7:33 | |
8. | Wondrous Love (Traditional) 4:47 | |
9. | A Mighty Fortress (Martin Luther) 5:50 | |
10. | One Bright Morning (Joel Weiskopf) 2:02 |
Total Time: 68:56
Recorded
November 30, 2005
in
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Engineer:
Max Bolleman &
The Masters (mastering)
Producer:
Gerry Teekens