John Swana - On Target

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:28
Size: 154,7 MB
Art: Front

(7:18)  1. Through My Eyes
(8:15)  2. Mud Puppy
(8:30)  3. Sweet Sadness
(6:37)  4. On Target
(7:19)  5. View From Above
(6:20)  6. When Love Was You And Me
(7:35)  7. Jitterbug Waltz
(9:14)  8. Suspended Sentence
(6:16)  9. Philly Jazz

For On Target , Swana has assembled an unusal quartet, featuring guitarist Jesse Van Ruller, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Eric Harland. The references to Art Farmer's early '60s combo with Jim Hall are not to be denied and like Farmer, Swana is not only impressive in his ability to carry much of the solo load but also in the sagacious ways he voices the heads. Seven of the nine tracks come from the trumpeter's pen and each one taps a different stylistic mood. "Sweet Sadness" finds Swana at his lyrical best, while the expansive "Suspended Sentence" simmers quite well at medium tempo. Quite different from all his other Criss Cross sides, On Target further consolidates Swana's individuality. It's a quieter, gentler record with many treats in store. ~ C.Andrew Hovan  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/john-swana-on-target-and-new-york-philly-junction-by-c-andrew-hovan.php#.VGrFuMmHmtg

Personnel: John Swana (trumpet), Jesse Van Ruller (guitar), John Patitucci (bass), Eric Harland (drums)

On Target

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