Phil Urso and Carl Saunders Salute Chet Baker
Phil Urso and Carl Saunders Salute Chet Baker
ASIN: B00011HEVG
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About the Artist
"Phil Urso is a magical name from jazz history, one who made his mark on jazz in the 1950s, settled far outside of New York and has continued playing up to the present day away from the spotlight. His tone on tenor was harder than one normally associates with West Coast jazz (closer to Hank Mobley than to Bob Cooper) and his driving playing helped Baker to evolve from cool jazz to hard bop. A skilled songwriter (his "Halema" is particularly memorable) and arranger, he was a stabilizing force in Chet Baker's career during 1955-57". I can speak for the many bebop and Chet Baker fans when I say "Welcome back Phil Urso!" Scott Yanow, Author of seven jazz books including Trumpet Kings, Bebop, Swing and Afro-Cuban Jazz
Product Description
This newly recorded session (2002) features Denver's legendary Tenor Saxophonist Phil Urso coupled with LA's hottest jazz trumpeter Carl Saunders. Backed by an exciting Denver based rhythm section (Paul Romaine, Colin Gieg, and Keith Waters) the group plays tunes associated with the great trumpet player Chet Baker. Phil Urso and Carl Saunders play 11 songs associated with Chet Baker and includes many arrangements actually used by Chet when playing with Phil Urso.
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ASIN: B00011HEVG Release Date: 2003-10-01 |
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Album Description
This newly recorded session (2002) features Denver's legendary Tenor Saxophonist Phil Urso coupled with LA's hottest jazz trumpeter Carl Saunders. Backed by an exciting Denver based rhythm section (Paul Romaine, Colin Gieg, and Keith Waters) the group plays tunes associated with the great trumpet player Chet Baker. Phil Urso and Carl Saunders play 11 songs associated with Chet Baker and includes many arrangements actually used by Chet when playing with Phil Urso.Customer Reviews:
WOW!.......2005-02-06
I love this CD!.......2003-12-11
It has a great classic sound. Yesterday I listened to it sandwiched between "Sonny Rollins Plus 4" (1956 Sonny with Richie Powell, George Morrow, Max Roach, and the amazing Clifford Brown) and Miles Davis/Gil Evans "The Birth of Cool" (1949/50 Miles with Gerry Mulligan, John Lewis, Lee Konitz etc.). It fit in perfectly.
The CD is beautifully recorded and features a great set of 11 classic tunes including: Jumpin' off a Clef, Line for Lyons, For Minors only and the beautiful Halema (written by Phil Urso for Bakers wife). Of course no tribute to Chet Baker would be complete without a version of his signature My Funny Valentine, Phil and Carl's version is one of the highlights of this outstanding set. Phil's mellow tenor sax blends beautifully with Carl's bright and melodic trumpet.
I highly recommend that you pick up this outstanding new CD. Whether your a fan of Baker's or not you'll enjoy this set. It's an example of classic 50's Jazz at it's finest. It's a reminder that there is still a lot of great Jazz being played today. Phil Urso is a living link to the golden era of Jazz, I hope he'll have the opportunity to record several more CD's in the coming years!
PS If you live anywhere near Denver CO or are planning a visit, Phil and his outstanding Quintet "The Crew" play a monthly set at Dazzle (Denver's coolest Jazz club).
Phil Urso and Carl Saunders Fill A Jazz Void.......2003-12-10
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