Harold Danko - Tidal Breeze

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1997
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:25
Size: 143,9 MB
Art: Front

( 7:29)  1. Tidal breeze
( 7:06)  2. Blue Swedish wildflower
( 7:58)  3. Wayne Shorter
( 6:32)  4. McCoy's passion
( 7:00)  5. Swift shifting
( 8:50)  6. Personal cornucopia
( 5:23)  7. Soaring thru space
(12:02)  8. Pastoral landing

One of many fine outings by Harold Danko for Steeplechase, this quartet session is a bit different from most of his CDs for the label, as he mostly focuses on revisiting his older compositions. With the solid tenor saxophonist Rich Perry, bassist Scott Colley, and drummer Jeff Hirschfield rounding out this talented group, the pianist explores songs written during several different decades. His richly textured tribute "Wayne Shorter" is an excellent portrait featuring Perry, while the turbulent descending line of "McCoy's Passion" captures the energy of McCoy Tyner perfectly. The upbeat "Swift Shifting" is described by Danko as a blues of sorts, though few listeners will likely think of his driving post-bop anthem in that way. The one new song making its debut is the quirky "Personal Cornucopia," which alternates between its complex theme and soft, introspective passages for the rhythm section. ~ Ken Dryden https://www.allmusic.com/album/tidal-breeze-mw0000443423

Personnel:  Piano, Composed By – Harold Danko; Bass – Scott Colley; Drums – Jeff Hirshfield; Tenor Saxophone – Rich Perry

Tidal Breeze

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