Tales from the Hudson

Tales from the Hudson

ASIN: B000003N8I

Editorial Reviews
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Because he has recorded so much mediocre commercial jazz, Michael Brecker's more ambitious ventures are often not taken as seriously as they should be. For Tales from the Hudson, Brecker assembles an all-star band of Miles Davis's 1970 rhythm section (drummer Jack DeJohnette and bassist Dave Holland), underrated pianist Joey Calderazzo, and guitarist Pat Metheny--and on two numbers, Calderazzo is replaced by McCoy Tyner. For this special occasion, Brecker has written five impressionistic modal pieces and has also included one composition apiece from Metheny, Calderazzo, and the late pianist Don Grolnick. The satisfying results should do much to bring Brecker his due as a fine composer and bandleader and a player with a hearty tenor tone and good instincts about where to find fresh territory in an improvisation. --Geoffrey Himes

Tracks:

Slings And Arrows
Midnight Voyage
Song For Bilbao
Beau Rivage
African Skies
Introduction To Naked Soul
Naked Soul
Willie T.
Cabin Fever

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Because he has recorded so much mediocre commercial jazz, Michael Brecker's more ambitious ventures are often not taken as seriously as they should be. For Tales from the Hudson, Brecker assembles an all-star band of Miles Davis's 1970 rhythm section (drummer Jack DeJohnette and bassist Dave Holland), underrated pianist Joey Calderazzo, and guitarist Pat Metheny--and on two numbers, Calderazzo is replaced by McCoy Tyner. For this special occasion, Brecker has written five impressionistic modal pieces and has also included one composition apiece from Metheny, Calderazzo, and the late pianist Don Grolnick. The satisfying results should do much to bring Brecker his due as a fine composer and bandleader and a player with a hearty tenor tone and good instincts about where to find fresh territory in an improvisation. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

Best of Our Time.......2007-02-17

I have played the saxophone for many years and have listened to a lot of recordings. Michael Brecker was the premier saxophone player of our time. I'd strongly recomend anything he plays on. That combined with the incredible all-star assortment of players on this album makes it a must have for anyone who listens to music.

I was "all in" with track one! .......2005-10-04

Slings and Arrows kicks things off on the right track! I was expecting Brecker to lead the soloing as the leader often will. Surprise! It's Metheny. He gets things cooking really good. In fact, he flat out burns. Brecker follows and things really take off, and there's no looking back. Wow!

Midnight Voyage is one great trip. Brecker really nails this one, and the rhythm section's in the groove.

I always liked Song for Bilbao, it's great to hear with the sax playing the head.

Around when this came out, I felt a few of Brecker's recent efforts were just ok. With Tales, he puts together a CD I would rank with the very best of his jazz performances.

It's a well done production, and I like the flow from beginning to end. But, what I really enjoy is the way they really get down to business on this one. Brecker's playing on the up-tempo numbers (throughout, really) is superlative.

Brecker's best recent release.......2005-08-31

Tales from the Hudson is the strongest of Breckers recent jazz releases, following a return to acoustic improvisation after ealier fusion releases with the Brecker Brothers. A modal jazz-fest, with admirable support from bassist Dave Holland, drummer Jack Dejohnette and percussionist Don Alias, the album is packed with great tunes including a passionate acoustic reworking of African Skies and Metheny's Song for Bilbao, both featuring McCoy Tyner.

You could criticise it though for being a light-weight production, heavier on lyricism than rhythmic and harmonic complexity, but complaining that the music is not challenging enough misses the point. This is simply a straight foward album of great jazz, and one that i'd happily recommend to both the casual listener and the jazz aficionado.

Still one of my favorite Cds.......2005-04-18

This Cd is after all the years I own it, still one of my all time favorite Cds. "Tales from the Hudson" captures outstanding performances not only by Brecker himself, but also from the featured top-act musicians: Pat Metheney, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette ( smoking!), Joey Calderazzo and the great McCoy Tyner.
Great performances, compositions - hard swinging and lyrical!
Get it!

The Hudson is a jazz journey!.......2004-12-10

Brecker is in the top with this album . Song for Bilbao , Slings and Naked soul ate the best tarcks of this innovative album . Excellent work and best supported musicians ; Pat Metheny , Calderazzo and Dejohnette are by themselves a secure guarantee for you to buy this collector item.

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Manufacturer: the Roy Hudson Band
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000CA2XKI
Release Date: 2005-01-04

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Tales from the Hudson

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ASIN: B000O78XJE
Release Date: 2007-05-22

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Tales from the Hudson

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ASIN: B000MQ4ZLM
Release Date: 2007-03-27

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