Phil Woods Quintet - Song For Sisyphus

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 34:43
Size: 79.5 MB
Styles: Bop, Saxophone jazz
Year: 1978/2006
Art: Front

[5:27] 1. Song For Sisyphus
[4:02] 2. Last Night When We Were Young
[3:16] 3. Nuages
[4:52] 4. Change Partners
[5:36] 5. Monking Business
[4:44] 6. Summer Afternoon
[3:06] 7. When My Dreams Come True
[3:36] 8. Shaw Nuff

This recording features an early version of altoist Phil Woods' Quintet, the second of two albums that includes guitarist Harry Leahey. With pianist Mike Melillo, bassist Steve Gilmore and drummer Bill Goodwin completing the group, the Woods band's sound and musical philosophy were very much in place. The great altoist performs a few boppish tunes, some group originals (two songs by Melillo) and a couple of ballads. Highlights of the lesser-known but worthy recording include "Nuages," "Change Partners" and a cooking version of "Shaw Nuff." ~Scott Yanow

Song For Sisyphus

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