Size: 149,5 MB
Time: 64:21
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2001
Styles: Jazz
Art: Front
01. I'm Satisfied With My Gal (9:19)
02. Mama's Gone, Good Bye (8:33)
03. I'll See You In My Dreams (4:19)
04. Georgia On My Mind (7:28)
05. Careless Love (9:29)
06. Creole Love Call (8:48)
07. Chicago Rhythm (2:48)
08. All Of Me (9:01)
09. A Porter's Love Song To A Chambermaid (4:32)
Clarinetist Kenny Davern and alto saxophonist Ken Peplowski (heard on his third reed for the first time since his CD Illuminations, recorded ten years prior to this session) join forces for an inspired small-group date with a very capable rhythm section consisting of Howard Alden, John Bunch, Greg Cohen, and Tony DeNicola. The material mixes classic jazz and swing, from the very familiar "Georgia on My Mind" and "Creole Love Call" to less frequently heard gems like Sharkey Bonano's "I'm Satisfied With My Gal" and W.C. Handy's "Careless Love." What makes this recording special is the intuitive interplay between the two leaders, as they feed off one another's improvisations and provide inventive backing behind each other's solos, as well as their lyrical playing. Davern is used to excelling with another reed player who doubles on his instrument, as his many recordings with Bob Wilber will attest. Although Peplowski has become better known as a tenor saxophonist and clarinetist, he shows that he hasn't lost a bit of his chops on his other horn, which many folks wrongly assumed he had given up for good. He switches to clarinet to join Davern on a snappy run through James P. Johnson's "A Porter's Love Song to a Chambermaid." Alden, a frequent collaborator on recording dates with each of the leaders, demonstrates why he is one of the most in-demand guitarists of his generation. Bunch, the senior member of the band, consistently provides the perfect accompaniment and many fine solos. Both Cohen and DeNicola are veterans of several previous recordings led by Davern, for obvious reasons. Masterful releases such as this one are few and far between, so it is highly recommended to fans of classic jazz and swing. ~by Ken Dryden
The Jazz KENnection
Size: 141,5 MB
Time: 60:56
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2007
Styles: Jazz: Swing Jazz
Art: Front
01. If Dreams Come True (7:12)
02. The Diner (5:43)
03. I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (5:36)
04. Comes Love (9:12)
05. Should I (7:10)
06. Sometimes I'm Happy (4:06)
07. High Society (4:42)
08. Crazy Rhythm (6:58)
09. Nobody Else But Me (4:33)
10. Muskrat Samba (5:39)
Clarinetists Kenny Davern and Ken Peplowski collaborated earlier on an Arbors album called "KENnections," but this, their second effort for the label, is even better. Davern did some of his best clarinet work on the 10 tunes, which provide more than an hour of music. Peplowski departed from the clarinet on several songs to play some equally good tenor sax. Howard Alden and James Chirillo contribute some fine musical ideas on guitar and banjo, Nicki Parrott is outstanding on bass, and Tony DeNicola keeps great time on the drums. The atmosphere is happy. These artists not only enjoy the music but obviously relish playing together. On the down side, this was the final recording for both Davern and DeNicola, who passed away within four months of each other in late 2006. Thanks to Mat Domber and Arbors for getting them together one more time before they left us. This is an enjoyable CD of fine selections, including "The Diner," which Davern and Peplowski wrote. ~Steve Emerine
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