Mike LeDonne & The Groover Quartet - Keep The Faith '2011
| Artist | Mike LeDonne & The Groover Quartet Related artists |
| Album name | Keep The Faith |
| Country | |
| Date | 2011 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Play time | 00:59:16 |
| Format / Bitrate | Stereo 1420 Kbps
/ 44.1 kHz MP3 320 Kbps |
| Media | CD |
| Size | 438.4 MB |
| Price | Download $3.95 |
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Tracklist: [6:53] 01. Mike Ledonne - The Backstabbers [7:18] 02. Mike Ledonne - Keep The Faith [7:19] 03. Mike Ledonne - Big John [7:02] 04. Mike Ledonne - The Way You Make Me Feel [6:29] 05. Mike Ledonne - Someday Well All Be Free [6:24] 06. Mike Ledonne - Scratchin [6:24] 07. Mike Ledonne - Waiting For You [5:53] 08. Mike Ledonne - Burners Idea [5:38] 09. Mike Ledonne - Sweet Sweetie Dee ********** ABOUT THE ALBUM 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s) Total length: 00:59:16 Main artist: Mike LeDonne Composer: Various Composers Label: Savant Genre: Jazz, Bebop 16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo (C) 2011 Savant Records, Inc. (P) 2011 Savant Records, Inc. Mike LeDonne is among the top organists of his generation and this CD combines his interest in soul hits and soul-jazz, in addition to his own compositions. He assembled a top group for the session, including tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and frequent collaborator Joe Farnsworth on drums, which he calls the Groover Quartet. LeDonne begins with a snappy, driving treatment of The Backstabbers (which earned the OJays a gold record in the early 70s), with potent solos by Alexander, Bernstein, and the leader, with Farnsworths inspired drumming pushing them. The musical conversation between LeDonne and Alexander turns Michael Jacksons The Way You Make Me Feel into a viable jazz vehicle, with Bernsteins hip choruses being an added bonus. It seems likely that Alexander played Charles Earlands Keep the Faith during his tenure with the late organist; this interpretation percolates with energy as an uptempo cooker, with everyone on fire throughout the performance. Horace Silvers funky Sweet Sweetie Dee isnt one of his better-known works, but the quartet makes the most of its spacious, hip setting. LeDonnes originals are equally compelling. Bernsteins intricate playing is a highlight of the fast-paced Scratchin, while the laid-back groover Big John (a tribute to the late organist John Patton) casts a mellow mood. This potent session is easily one of Mike LeDonnes best recordings. © Ken Dryden /TiVo **********