Jazz Impressions of New York

Artist: Dave Brubeck
Label: Sony
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 074644618921
EAN: 0074644618921
ASIN: B00000274T

Release Date: 1990-09-07

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Tracks:

Mr. Broadway: Theme
Broadway Bossa Nova
Autumn In Washington Square
Something To Sing About
Sixth Sense
Spring In Central Park
Lonely Mr. Broadway
Summer On The Sound
Winter Ballad
Broadway Romance
Upstage Rumba

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Customer Reviews:

Nothing not to like about this one..........2006-12-05

I'm a jazz fan, but no expert. I'm a music fan, but no musician. I am a New York City fan, but since these 11 original songs were composed for a television series in the 1960's which did not last long, and none have lyrics, I can't say that any of the tunes remind me of any specific NYC sights. All I can say is that it is one of the best of the 10 or 12 Brubeck CD's in my collection. This is Brubeck's classic quartet at the height of its powers, and for 44 minutes I was delighted by all the players. Dave's career has gone on now for about 60 years, and while the classic quartet is extinct, Brubeck is still producing good recordings. But this one is nearly equal to "Time Out" and "Time Further Out" and "The Great Concerts". If you like Brubeck, or jazz piano in general, or Paul Desmond's sax playing, don't miss this one. It is a "below the radar" gem.

Not Bad!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-03-27

After analyzing and listening to this album, I've come to the conclusion that it's not that bad. The album starts off with the killer track, Theme from Mr Broadway, (In my oppinion the best song ever recorded. even better than take five) than floats into an easy bossa nova, in which Joe Morello plays a very complicated brush pattern, even me, a professional drummer who memorized the drum solo on take five couldn't even figure out. There are definitlely some clinkers in this album, or else I would have given it five stars. By the end of the album, the piano sound of Brubecks block chords start grading on your nerves, but it's all good! The last song, Upstage Rhumba is alittle misleading because it is not very fast or up beat at all, with no melody, but a constant drum beat, and claves by Teo Marceo, but overall the song and the album in its entirety aren't that bad.

Mr. Brubeck's Tribute to New York.......2003-10-01

This has to be one of the highpoints of the Brubeck Quartet's career. It sounds as fresh today, as it did forty years ago. This is a musical love letter to a great city. Of course, Dave's playing really shines, but Paul Desmond has many fine moments as well.

I don't see the point in singling out any particular track, since this disc should be savoured in its entirety. Over the years, the City of New York has inspired so many artists--here is yet another fine example--and a triumph for Dave and his quartet !

Highly recommended !

Brubeck at his BEST.......2001-12-13

I first heard this album in college in 1966. I instantly fell in love with the quartet and their music. Of course, I went out and bought the platter. And while I've heard much of Dave's music since, this recording is still my favorite. I've been humming the songs from Jazz Impressions of New York for 35 years, and I've never grown tired of them. Dave's piano is understated, allowing Paul's sax to really shine, while the bass and drums fill out the sound exquisitely. The music is crisp, and after 37 years, it's still current. It really captures the many moods and faces of New York. I plan to hold onto this album and remember the New York that was, and still is. By the way, after thinking about it for a long time, I broke down and bought the CD last month. It's great. But I still have the vinyl version.

Classic Brubeck Quartet and great tribute to New York.......2001-10-11

This is simply a great record. The musicians are in their finest form and the recorded sound is magnificent. Equally significant, however, is the music. This is my favorite Brubeck Quartet record. The proceedings start with a swinging, uptempo romp, "Theme From Mr. Broadway," a catchy, "Broadway Bossa Nova" as well as several smooth ballads with their shades of Bach and highlighted by a wonderful "Broadway Romance."

As stated earlier, the musicians are in great form with drummer Joe Morello driving the quartet with his usual comsummate skill and taste. Pay particular attention to underrated bassist, Eugene Wright. His bass lines are spot perfect and beautifully executed.

This CD is a great and inspiring tribute to a city that has recently suffered the brunt of the September 11th national tragedy, not withstanding that it was recorded 37 years ago. Get it and hear why.

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