Joe Lovano, I'M ALL FOR YOU: BALLAD SONGBOOK

[skeith]

And don't forget, both Joe Lovano and Paul Motian are on the new Paul Motian Trio cd

[makpjazz57]

Both Lovano and is wife, vocalist/educator Judi Silvano are very nice folks.

In 2002, Lovano and other Woody Herman alumni were featured (along with Frank Tiberi and the current Woody Herman "herd") in a tribute to Woody Herman which was also a ceremony to commemorate the moving of Herman and his wife Charlotte's remains to a nicer final resting place in the Hollywood Forever Cemetary. The gal was held right on the cemetary grounds. I had the opportunity to ride in a van with Lovano from the hotel to the cemetary and told him how excited I was about his upcoming release, 52nd Street Themes, as I was a huge fan of Tadd Dameron's compositions and I knew he was going to feature Tadd's compositions on the new recording. His eyes lit up and he talked a bit with me about the CD, genuinely interested in happy to talk. A great guy, yes and what a thrill to hear him with Andy McGhee and other Herman alumni that evening.

I'm looking forward to the May release of the 2nd recording of Lovano/Jones/Mraz Motian (I think this is the date of the release).

Marla

[John Tapscott]

I just picked this one up and I have to say: How could I have been so stupid not to get this one earlier? (Don't answer that Chris A.)

This is a killer cd.

(I guess I had just got burned out on all of those Celebrating - you fill in the blank cds.)

Highly recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once again, thanks for the rec. I've been enjoying this now for a week. A beautiful CD which opens up more and more every time I listen. Every track is a gem but I especially like Thad Jones" "The Summary."

[Kevin Bresnahan]

This same band is coming out with another CD in May. I have an advance copy and it's another good one. It's called "Joyous Encounter".

Kevin

[sal]

This same band is coming out with another CD in May. I have an advance copy and it's another good one. It's called "Joyous Encounter".

Kevin

Is it ballads?

[Kevin Bresnahan]

This same band is coming out with another CD in May. I have an advance copy and it's another good one. It's called "Joyous Encounter".

Kevin

Is it ballads?

They're are a couple of ballads but it isn't all ballads.

The track listing is:

1. Autumn in New York (Vernon Duke)

2. Bird's Eye View (Joe Lovano)

3. Don't Ever Leave Me (Thad Jones)

4. Alone Together (Howard Dietz/Arthur Schwartz)

5. Six and Four (Oliver Nelson)

6. Pannonica (Thelonious Monk)

7. Consummation (Thad Jones)

8. Quiet Lady (Thad Jones)

9. Joyous Encounter (Joe Lovano)

10. A Child Is Born (Thad Jones)

11. Crescent (John Coltrane)

At joelovano.com, there are a couple of "video previews" there. Joe mentions that the first track, "Autumn in New York", was planned for the "Ballads" album.

Kevin

[jazzbo]

Wow, that looks great; I'll be looking forward to this one

[Guy Berger]

11. Crescent (John Coltrane)

I'm really looking forward to hearing Motian on this tune! (Though "After the Rain" would have been even better! But maybe too predictable.)

Guy

[alankin]

Anyone noticed that there are four tunes by Thad Jones?

[Soul Stream]

Just picked this up today. Really, really enjoyable.

[Ron S]

Just picked this up today.  Really, really enjoyable.

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I listened to it for the first time yesterday (got it from yourmusic.com for $5.99). I agree.

[Soul Stream]

Been listening to this a lot. Hanks Jones really shows his mastery on this one. Beautiful piano work....exceptional accompanyment.

[jazzbo]

Yup.