Valery Ponomarev - Live At Vartan Jazz

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1995
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 66:26
Size: 155,6 MB
Art: Front

( 1:24)  1. Carlos' Introduction
( 6:13)  2. One For Morgans
( 4:54)  3. For Better Or For Worse
( 6:59)  4. To Waltz With You
( 8:28)  5. Autumn In New York
( 7:57)  6. N.Y. Theme
( 7:58)  7. Unfinished Business
( 6:58)  8. Credi Me
( 5:09)  9. Long Way From Gorky Park
(10:21) 10. See You At Vartan's

The hard bop trumpeter Valery Ponomarev, who was always most inspired by Clifford Brown and Lee Morgan, is in excellent form on this 1995 outing. However, the recording quality is just OK in spots, leading to a slightly lower rating than the music deserves. Ponomarev is teamed with drummer Ben Riley and three lesser-known players the fine tenor Francesco Bearsetti, pianist Sid Simmons and bassist Kenny Walker. With the exception of "Autumn in New York" and Kenny Dorham's "N.Y. Theme," all nine selections are the trumpeter's originals. The music swings and is well played, making this small-label release worth acquiring by straight-ahead jazz fans who already have Ponomarev's Reservoir releases. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/live-at-vartan-jazz-mw0000081399

Personnel:  Trumpet – Valery Ponomarev;  Bass – Kenny Walker ;  Drums – Ben Riley;  Piano – Sid Simmons;  Tenor Saxophone – Francesco Bearzatti

Live At Vartan Jazz

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