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\%) |
Price | Download $0.95 |
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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
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