Kenny Drew - Moonlit Desert '1982

Artist	Kenny Drew Related artists
Album name	Moonlit Desert
Country
Date	1982
Genre	Jazz
Play time	38:18
Format / Bitrate	Stereo 1420 Kbps / 44.1 kHz MP3 320 Kbps
Media	CD
Size	105 MB(+3\%)
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Tracks list

Tracklist

01. Moonlit Desert (Sasaki) {with strings/woodwinds} - 5:48
02. Solveigs Song (Grieg) {with woodwinds} - 4:35
03. Kay-Dee (Wilkins) {with brass ensemble} - 4:15
04. Stardust (Carmichael) {with alto flute solo} - 4:41
05. Roselil (Trad.) {with string quartet} - 3:59
06. Prelude to a Kiss (Ellington) {with strings/woodwinds} - 4:25
07. Blues Wail (Drew) {with brass ensemble} - 6:10
08. The Star Crossed Lovers (Strayhorn-Ellington) {with string quartet} - 4:25

Kenny Drew is joined by bassist Niels Pedersen and drummer Ed Thigpen, along
with members of the Royal Danish Chamber Orchestra on this 1982 recording made
originally for the Japanese label Baystate. Drews playing is surprising
laid-back and someone introspective for the most part. His arrangement of
classical composer Edvard Griegs Solveigs Song is masterful, with the addition
of strings and a solo flute. Ernie Wilkins, who wrote the arrangements for the
remaining tracks, also composed the boisterous Kay-Dee, which adds a brass
section to augment the trio. Alto flute plays a prominent role in the scoring of
the standard Stardust, showcasing Drews ability to interpret ballads. Pedersens
prominent bass is a key component of the string-laden scoring of Prelude to a
Kiss, while another piece from the Duke Ellington songbook, The Star-Crossed
Lovers, is at first nearly overcome by overly sweet strings, but Pedersens
marvelous solo helps overcome this liability. While this CD may not appeal to
fans of Drews typical trio recordings in a hard bop setting, those with open
minds will enjoy it.~Ken Dryden