Marcus Roberts - Gershwin For Lovers

Styles: Post-Bop, Piano Jazz
Year: 1994
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:28
Size: 127,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:50)  1. A Foggy Day
(6:12)  2. But Not For Me
(5:40)  3. The Man I Love
(5:45)  4. Love Is Here To Stay
(6:28)  5. Summertime
(2:59)  6. Someone to Watch over Me
(6:01)  7. It Ain't Necessarily So
(4:43)  8. Nice Work If You Can Get It
(8:27)  9. They Can't Take That Away From Me
(4:19) 10. How Long Has This Been Going On

This trio date (which features pianist Marcus Roberts, bassist Reginald Veal and drummer Herlin Riley) is a bit unusual in that Roberts, although he is heard interpreting vintage George Gershwin songs, gives the tunes fairly modern interpretations. There is no striding or James P. Johnson licks. Instead, the talented pianist transforms such songs as "A Foggy Day," "Our Love Is Here to Stay," "It Ain't Necessarily So" and "But Not for Me" into modern hard bop. A typically excellent effort. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/gershwin-for-lovers-mw0000118667

Personnel: Marcus Roberts (piano); Reginald Veal (bass); Herlin Riley, Jr.(drums)

Gershwin For Lovers

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