Octokats - Cool West Coast Jazz Comes to Toronto

Styles: Jazz
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 72:58
Size: 168,5 MB
Art: Front

(3:36) 1. El Prince
(1:23) 2. Dave Pell Intro
(5:09) 3. Nap's Dream
(5:10) 4. Java Junction
(3:11) 5. Have You Met Miss Jones
(2:50) 6. Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives To Me
(3:35) 7. Cheerful Little Earful
(6:02) 8. Love Me Or Leave Me
(3:54) 9. Intermission Riff
(2:53) 10. Dave Pell Intro To Lester Young
(4:06) 11. You Can Depend On Me
(4:31) 12. Lester Leaps In
(5:07) 13. How High The Moon
(2:39) 14. When You're Smiling
(5:19) 15. Just You, Just Me
(3:59) 16. One O'clock Jump
(5:31) 17. Jumpin' At The Woodside
(3:56) 18. Session At Pete's Pad

West Coast jazz refers to various styles of jazz music that developed around Los Angeles and San Francisco during the 1950s. West Coast jazz is often seen as a sub-genre of cool jazz, which featured a less frenetic, calmer style than bebop or hard bop. The music tended to be more heavily arranged, and more often composition-based.

We, the Octokats, have resurrected this relaxed sytle of jazz here in Southern Ontario. The very essence of COOL can be found in this style of music. One of the most famous West Coast Jazz Musicians is Dave Pell. We modeled our octet after the Dave Pell lineup.The instrumentation for his octet consisted of Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums.http://www.octokats.com/?page_id=56

Personnel: Sarang Kulkarni (Baritone/Alto Saxophones); Gary Martin (Alto/Tenor Saxophones); James Shea (Trumpet/Flugelhorn); Michael Kearns (Trombone); Stephen Landsberg (Guitar); William Bryant (Piano); Mauro Bellotto (Upright Bass); John Collin (Drums); Alan Reid (Drums)

Special Guests: Dave Pell; Pat Labarbera

Cool West Coast Jazz Comes to Toronto

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Matt Dusk - The Way It Is

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2001
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:54
Size: 139,8 MB
Art: Front

(3:29) 1. I Won't Dance
(4:23) 2. Something's Gotta Give
(6:23) 3. If I Had You
(4:48) 4. She's Funny That Way
(4:52) 5. Come Dance With Me
(4:13) 6. Just One Of Those Things
(4:03) 7. Nice Work If You Can Get It
(5:26) 8. On The Street Where You Live
(5:07) 9. I'm Confessin
(5:01) 10. I Thought About You
(5:11) 11. Change Partners
(3:48) 12. Tangerine
(4:05) 13. Charade

Multi-award-winning, Platinum-selling artist Matt Dusk has been enthralling audiences around the world for years, leaving in his wake a series of radio hits, acclaimed albums, and a loyal fan base that continues to grow with every passing year. He has had three number one radio hits: All About Me, Back in Town and Good News, is an alumnus of the St. Michael’s Choir School and studied under jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson at York University. Dusk has been awarded three GOLD albums: Two Shots, Good News and JetSetJazz and three PLATINUM albums: My Funny Valentine, Just The Two of Us and Old School Yule! Notable award nominations include, five JUNO awards, one ADISQ, one Róze Gali: Muzyka and a Dimond from Trójka PR3 in Poland. https://www.mattdusk.com/

Crooners like Toronto’s Matt Dusk has taken what he has learned from the greats and molded it for a modern audience.~ LA Times

Blending distinctly Sinatra-esque swagger, Dusk is waist deep in grandiose arrangements that are dripping with Sin City excess and turns the clock back some four decades with excellence.~ Jazz Times

Matt Dusk impressively brings Las Vegas back to the glory days as the standards singer sounds remarkably like Rat Packer Frank Sinatra.~Billboard

Musicians: Matt Dusk / vocals; Pat LaBarbera / tenor sax; Mark Eisenman / piano; Steve Wallace / bass; John Sumner / drums

The Way It Is

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Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald Quintet - Trane of Thought: Live at the Rex

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2019
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 72:30
Size: 166,5 MB
Art: Front

( 9:54) 1. On a Misty Night
( 9:40) 2. Village Blues
(10:15) 3. 26-2
(11:43) 4. Naima
(13:29) 5. Impressions
(17:27) 6. Acknowledgement/Resolution (Movements 1 & 2 from A Love Supreme)

Sometimes the name of an album can be a dead giveaway. Clearly, tenors Pat La Barbera and Kirk MacDonald, the co-leaders of this admirable quintet from north of the border, are enthusiastic admirers and champions of the late great saxophonist John Coltrane. Disciples, yes, but leagues away from slavish imitators. LaBarbera and MacDonald have strong and vibrant voices of their own, which come through loud and clear on Trane of Thought, an exemplary and well-received concert date recorded at the Rex Jazz & Blues Bar in Toronto. Even so, this is after all a tribute to Coltrane and his massive influence on generations of jazz musicians, saxophonists or no, and all but one of the half-dozen selections were written by the honoree himself (the exception is Tadd Dameron's silky-smooth curtain-raiser, "On a Misty Night," which Coltrane recorded with Dameron in 1956). "Misty Night" is followed by the enticing "Village Blues," the first song recorded by the quartet of Coltrane, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Steve Davis and drummer Elvin Jones. While paring down their vast Coltrane-related library (more than 130 songs) to six was no easy task, LaBarbera and MacDonald chose themes from various periods in Coltane's career, and pieces ranging from familiar to lesser-known.

As it turns out, everything on the bill of fare is for the most part straight-ahead and linear, the finale perhaps a touch more free-wheeling, consisting as it does of "Acknowledgement / Resolution," Movements 1 and 2 from "A Love Supreme" (the recording of which by Coltrane's quartet was released in 1965, two years before his passing). LaBarbera solos on "Acknowledgement," MacDonald on "Resolution." For purposes of clarity, the solo order on each track is provided on the album jacket. Whatever the context, LaBarbera and MacDonald are decisively on top of their game, but no more so than the group's superlative rhythm section, in which a second LaBarbera drummer Joe keeps his usual flawless time, ably chaperoned by bassist Neil Swainson and pianist Brian Dickinson. Each of them takes his solo shots as well, and none is found wanting in that quarter. Joe LaBarbera is especially impressive on Coltrane's boppish flag-waver, "26-2," Swainson on the charming ballad "Naima" (wondrously prefaced by the unaccompanied tenors), Dickinson whenever the opportunity presents itself. This is a heartfelt tribute that puts its best foot forward from the outset and never once loses its balance. LaBarbera and MacDonald have immersed themselves in the music of Coltrane, an ardor that is perceptible in every note they play. They and their teammates have put it all together on Trane of Thought, one of the more impressive small-group sessions to saunter into this neighborhood in quite some time.~ Jack Bowers https://www.allaboutjazz.com/trane-of-thought-live-at-the-rex-pat-la-barbera-cellar-live

Personnel: Pat LaBarbera: tenor saxophone; Kirk MacDonald: tenor saxophone; Brian Dickinson: piano; Neil Swainson: bass; Joe JaBarbera: drums.

Trane of Thought: Live at the Rex

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The Buddy Rich Big Band - Mercy, Mercy

Styles: Jazz, Bop, Big Band 

Year: 1968

File: MP3@320K/s 

Time: 61:52 

Size: 144,5 MB 

Art: Front

( 5:35)  1. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

( 4:06)  2. Preach And Teach

(12:50)  3. Channel 1 Suite

( 3:22)  4. Big Mama Cass

( 6:18)  5. Goodbye Yesterday

( 5:50)  6. Acid Truth

( 3:49)  7. Alfie

( 3:39)  8. Ode To Billie Joe

( 5:21)  9. Chavala

( 5:47) 10. Mr. Lucky

( 5:11) 11. Chelsea Bridge

This CD reissue brings back the finest all-round recording by Buddy Rich's big band. The original version of "Channel 1 Suite" is a classic and contains tenor saxophonist Don Menza's most memorable solo, plus a couple of brilliant improvisations from the explosive drummer/leader. Another highlight is an inventive Phil Wilson arrangement of "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," and even "Alfie" (a melodic feature for altoist Art Pepper) and "Ode to Billie Joe" come across well. In addition to the original LP program, three selections were released for the first time on this CD. 

"Chelsea Bridge" is particularly significant, for it showcases Pepper, who was making a brief (and unsuccessful) comeback seven years before he finally returned to the scene. This spirited and often-exciting set is a real gem and is essential. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/mercy-mercy-mw0000619226     

Personnel:  Buddy Rich - drums;  Walter Namuth - guitar;  William Prince - trumpet;  Al Porcino - trumpet;  Kenneth Faul - trumpet;  David Culp - trumpet; Jim Trimble - trombone;  Richard Stepton - trombone;  Peter Graves - bass trombone;  Don Menza - tenor saxophone, arranger;  Art Pepper - alto saxophone;  Charles Owen -salto saxophone, arranger;  Pat LaBarbera - tenor saxophone;  John Laws - baritone saxophone;  Joe Azarellopiano;  Gary Walters - bass, string bass.

 

Mercy, Mercy

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Jacek Kochan, John Abercrombie, Pat LaBarbera, Jim Vivian - Standard Transmission

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:43
Size: 125.3 MB
Styles: Contemporary jazz
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[8:54] 1. Nardis
[6:03] 2. Gonz's Mood
[6:53] 3. Lullaby
[9:37] 4. I Love You
[7:51] 5. You Don't Know What Love Is
[7:48] 6. I Wished On The Moon
[7:33] 7. Blue Forest

Jacek Kochan, composer, arranger, producer and drummer begun his adventure with music in seventies. In early 80-ties he moved to New York. There he have played and recorded with jazz, funk and r&b bands and studied among the others.with Jaco Pastorius, Mike Clark, Robbie Gonzales.

By the mid 80's, Jacek moved to Montreal, where he further expanded his musical lexicon to include writing for choirs and orchestra (Tudor Singers, Repercussion) as well as playing and recording ethnic music (latin , african , balkan). There he worked with Michel Donato, Karen Young, Andrew Leroux, Yannick Rieu, Oliver Jones, Jean-Pierrre Zanella, Michel Cusson, Katleen Dyson, Helmut Lipsky, Lazaro Saucedo, Geoff Lapp, Johnny Scott and many others, perfoming at the clubs and jazz festivals.

In 1990, after moving to Toronto, he started to work as a leader and sideman in countless live and recording projects with artists like John Abercrombie, Jerry Bergonzi, Pat Labarbera, Kenny Wheeler, Don Thompson, Mike Murley, Neil Swainson, Reggie Schwager, Lorne Lofsky, Bernie Senensky, John MacLeod, Dave Restivo and Brian Dickinson.

In 1995 he returned to Europe where he continues to compose, play, tour and record music with artists like Dave Liebman, Gary Thomas, Joey Calderazzo, Palle Mikkelborg, Eddie Henderson, Dave Tronzo, Briggan Krauss, Cuong Vu, Eric Vloeimans, Lars Danielsson, Eddie Schuller, Skerik, Tomas Stanko, Zbigniew Namyslowski, Adam Pieronczyk, Piotr Wojtasik, Assif Tsahar, Tomasz Szukalski, Maciej Sikala and Piotr Baron

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Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald Quartet - Silent Voices

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:52
Size: 158,3 MB
Art: Front

(3:02)  1. Days of Old
(6:44)  2. Walk the Talk
(9:23)  3. We Three
(4:52)  4. Messin' with Messiaen
(7:40)  5. Silent Voices
(4:18)  6. Message to Andre
(5:36)  7. Manhattan Getaway
(6:10)  8. Sideways
(7:33)  9. Baby Blue
(5:12) 10. 22nd Street Waltz
(5:14) 11. The Hang
(3:02) 12. Days of Old (take 2)

The oxymoronic title of Silent Voices belies and simultaneously validates interesting things about this recording. Far from silent in its artistic message, it is an intelligent, evocative, and brilliantly communicative effort. Its "voices" dominate, ring loud, and are intensely passionate. Most stentorian, they emanate from deep within the respective creative wellsprings of these four superior performers. Pat LaBarbera Kirk MacDonald Quartet and Kirk MacDonald, both esteemed woodwind men (and colleague professors at Toronto's Humber College), show that their respective jazz chops are in outstanding order throughout and they also offer original compositions of depth and tantalizing complexities. The ensemble and solo work here is nothing short of, well, name your superlative. The interplay between the two front men is umbilical and non-competitive. Their work with bassist Overs and drummer Nussbaum there's no pianist is superb. The lack of a piano adds to the interaction the Toronto Tenors have with Overs and Nussbaum. This is a textbook lesson on jazz intra-group rapport and creative communication.

The album intrigues from Cut One. "Days of Old" is a slow-moving elegiac effort which grows deeply melancholic. "Walk the Talk" is struttin' sax stuff. Hard. Masculine. Driving. "We Three" is a freer, slow-drawing tone painting. "Messing with Messiaen" is another pounding cooker with lots of exotic, pentatonic "plumbing." The title tune, "Silent Voices" is a stone heart-wrencher a slow, beautiful black and white scene depicting a sad aria of longing souls. "Get Happy" is a quirky-jerky jaunt. "Manhattan Getaway" is a fierce burner with the two sly foxes chasing young rabbits. "Sideways" is an M. C. Escher-like walk through melody and chord  think post-Modern Monk. "Baby Blue" is a straight-ahead "Melancholy Baby" contrafact. "22nd Street Waltz" is an endless lilting wind-blown moebius-like ribbon of "He says He says." "The Hang" it's an "I've Got Rhythm" variant  burns as if Fred and Wilma Flintstone were throwing acid around. A "Days of Old" second take returns to neatly bookend the session. Actually, a very nice production touch. Silent Voices is an impactful, stimulating effort from a quartet of musicians whose passion for the art, their instruments, and their colleagues is palpable. The work has so much "weight" that these voices will resonate both initially and on many repetitive listenings. And, it screams so very, very loudly. ~ Nicholas F.Mondello https://www.allaboutjazz.com/silent-voices-pat-labarbera-kirk-macdonald-quartet-jazz-compass-review-by-nicholas-f-mondello.php
 

Personnel: Pat LaBarbera: tenor and soprano saxophones; Kirk MacDonald: tenor and soprano saxophones; Kieran Overs: bass; Adam Nussbaum: drums.

Silent Voices

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Pat LaBarbera - The Wizard

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1978
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 31:26
Size: 77,3 MB
Art: Front

(9:53)  1. Night And Day
(7:14)  2. Cattin'
(7:17)  3. You're A Weaver Of Dreams
(7:01)  4. The Wizard

The older brother of Joe LaBarbera (drummer with Bill Evans during 1978-1980) and arranger/trumpeter John LaBarbera, Pat has been a fixture in Toronto since moving to Canada in 1974. He played in a family band early on, attended Berklee (1964-1967), and gained recognition for his exciting solos with Buddy Rich's big band (1967-1973). After settling in Toronto (where he has done quite a bit of studio work), LaBarbera toured with Elvin Jones (1975-1978). He has recorded as a leader for PM, Sackville, and Justin Time. ~ Scott Yanow https://itunes.apple.com/sg/album/the-wizard/id632794082

Personnel:  Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – Pat LaBarbera;  Bass – Andy McCloud;  Drums – Bruno Biriaco;  Guitar – Roland Prince          

The Wizard

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Buddy Rich - Stick It

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:58
Size: 112.1 MB
Styles: Bop, Contemporary jazz
Year: 1972/1999
Art: Front

[ 4:20] 1. Space Shuttle (Short Version)
[ 4:53] 2. God Bless The Child
[ 4:02] 3. Best Coast
[ 6:08] 4. Sassy Strut
[ 3:26] 5. Something
[ 4:20] 6. Wave
[ 8:02] 7. Uncle Albert Admiral Halsey
[ 3:01] 8. Bein' Green
[10:42] 9. Space Shuttle (Long Version)

Alto Saxophone, Flute – Brian A. Grivna, Joe Romano; Baritone Saxophone – Richard Centalonza; Bass – Joel Di Bartolo; Bass Trombone – William Reichenbach; Guitar – Walt Namuth; Piano – George McFetridge; Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Pat LaBarbera; Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Don Englert; Trombone – Alan Kaplan, Eric Culver; Trumpet – Greg Hopkins, John DeFlon, Lin Biviano, Wayne Naus. Recorded in RCA's Studio C, New York City.

Three of the eight selections on this LP have been reissued on the sampler CD Time Being, but since the program is quite strong, the album is also recommended. One of the better recordings by Buddy Rich & His Big Band, this has more than its share of highlights, including a ballad feature for altoist Joe Romano ("God Bless the Child"), several notable spots for Pat LaBarbera (on tenor and soprano), some high-note trumpet by Lin Biviano on "Something," a strong rendition of "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey," and a surprise: a version of the Muppets' "Bein' Green" with Rich taking a surprisingly charming vocal while backed only by guitarist Walt Namuth. ~Scott Yanow

Stick It

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Pat LaBarbera - From the Heart

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2001
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:56
Size: 149,0 MB
Art: Front

( 5:06)  1. Dream Steps
(10:52)  2. From the Heart
( 6:50)  3. Another Day in the Sun
( 4:50)  4. Second Time Out
( 9:27)  5. Kind of Bill
( 4:29)  6. Just Say Yes
( 9:03)  7. Fantazm
( 7:32)  8. A New Town Is a Blue Town
( 6:44)  9. I Wished on the Moon

The older brother of Joe LaBarbera (drummer with Bill Evans during 1978-1980) and arranger/trumpeter John LaBarbera, Pat has been a fixture in Toronto since moving to Canada in 1974. 

He played in a family band early on, attended Berklee (1964-1967), and gained recognition for his exciting solos with Buddy Rich's big band (1967-1973). After settling in Toronto (where he has done quite a bit of studio work), LaBarbera toured with Elvin Jones (1975-1978). He has recorded as a leader for PM, Sackville, and Justin Time. ~ Scott Yanow https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/pat-labarbera/id5892818#fullText

Personnel:  Pat LaBarbera – soprano, tenor saxophone;  George Cables – piano;  Rufus Reid - stand-up bass;  Joe LaBarbera – drums

From the Heart

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Pat La Barbera - Deep In A Dream

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 70:46
Size: 162.0 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2003
Art: Front

[6:33] 1. Deep In A Dream
[3:52] 2. Something To Live For
[6:49] 3. There's A Lull In My Life
[5:38] 4. It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream
[4:54] 5. Maybe You'll Be There
[4:12] 6. Here's To My Lady
[9:11] 7. Moon And Sand
[5:57] 8. What Good Would The Moon Be
[5:36] 9. Why Try To Change Me Now
[5:38] 10. Some Other Spring
[7:18] 11. I Heard You Cried Last Night
[5:01] 12. As Long As I'm Dreaming

Last September (1999) tenor/soprano saxophonist Pat LaBarbera appeared at the Forest City Jazz Festival with the same rhythm section featured on this CD. At the time, he alluded to the fact that he had always wanted to record an all-ballads album. Thanks to Bill King and Greg Sutherland of RadioLand Jazz, Pat's dream has become a reality. Deep In A Dream is a 12-track collection of lovely, slow burners that is perfect for late-night listening. While some of the tunes are well-known standards (Something To Live For and There's A Lull In My Life), a number of Pat's hand-picked favourites are more obscure. Indeed, Pat states in the liner notes that master balladeer Frank Sinatra's early recordings, Maybe You'll Be There, Why Try To Change Me Now and Deep In A Dream, were the source for these song choices. Although Pat has always been known for his up-tempo, Coltrane-influenced screamers, Deep In A Dream shows that Stan Getz and Lester Young have also inspired him. Brother Joe LaBarbera's brush work is light and feathery, Neil Swainson pulls deep, rich tones from his bass and pianist Don Thompson's occasional solo spots are suitably restrained. Break out the candles and wine and enjoy! ~John Sharpe

Deep In A Dream

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Pat LaBarbera - Deep In A Dream

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 70:46
Size: 162.0 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2007
Art: Front

[6:33] 1. Deep In A Dream
[3:52] 2. Something To Live For
[6:49] 3. There's A Lull In My Life
[5:38] 4. It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream
[4:54] 5. Maybe You'll Be There
[4:12] 6. Here's To My Lady
[9:11] 7. Moon And Sand
[5:57] 8. What Good Would The Moon Be
[5:36] 9. Why Try To Change Me Now
[5:38] 10. Some Other Spring
[7:19] 11. I Heard You Cried Last Night
[5:01] 12. As Long As I Am Dreaming

Last September tenor/soprano saxophonist Pat LaBarbera appeared at the Forest City Jazz Festival with the same rhythm section featured on this CD. At the time, he alluded to the fact that he had always wanted to record an all-ballads album. Thanks to Bill King and Greg Sutherland of RadioLand Jazz, Pat's dream has become a reality. Deep In A Dream is a 12-track collection of lovely, slow burners that is perfect for late-night listening. While some of the tunes are well-known standards (Something To Live For and There's A Lull In My Life), a number of Pat's hand-picked favourites are more obscure. Indeed, Pat states in the liner notes that master balladeer Frank Sinatra's early recordings, Maybe You'll Be There, Why Try To Change Me Now and Deep In A Dream, were the source for these song choices.

Although Pat has always been known for his up-tempo, Coltrane-influenced screamers, Deep In A Dream shows that Stan Getz and Lester Young have also inspired him. Brother Joe LaBarbera's brush work is light and feathery, Neil Swainson pulls deep, rich tones from his bass and pianist Don Thompson's occasional solo spots are suitably restrained. Break out the candles and wine and enjoy! ~John Sharpe

Deep In A Dream

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Pat LaBarbera - Deep In A Dream

Size: 164,1 MB
Time: 70:46
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1999
Styles: Jazz: Straight-Ahead/Mainstream
Art: Front

01. Deep In A Dream (6:33)
02. Something To Live For (3:52)
03. There's A Lull In My Life (6:49)
04. It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream (5:38)
05. Maybe You'll Be There (4:54)
06. Here's To My Lady (4:12)
07. Moon And Sand (9:11)
08. What Good Would The Moon Be (5:57)
09. Why Try To Change Me Now (5:36)
10. Some Other Spring (5:38)
11. I Heard You Cried Last Night (7:19)
12. As Long As I Am Dreaming (5:01)

Last September tenor/soprano saxophonist Pat LaBarbera appeared at the Forest City Jazz Festival with the same rhythm section featured on this CD. At the time, he alluded to the fact that he had always wanted to record an all-ballads album. Thanks to Bill King and Greg Sutherland of RadioLand Jazz, Pat's dream has become a reality. Deep In A Dream is a 12-track collection of lovely, slow burners that is perfect for late-night listening. While some of the tunes are well-known standards (Something To Live For and There's A Lull In My Life), a number of Pat's hand-picked favourites are more obscure. Indeed, Pat states in the liner notes that master balladeer Frank Sinatra's early recordings, Maybe You'll Be There, Why Try To Change Me Now and Deep In A Dream, were the source for these song choices. Although Pat has always been known for his up-tempo, Coltrane-influenced screamers, Deep In A Dream shows that Stan Getz and Lester Young have also inspired him. Brother Joe LaBarbera's brush work is light and feathery, Neil Swainson pulls deep, rich tones from his bass and pianist Don Thompson's occasional solo spots are suitably restrained. Break out the candles and wine and enjoy! *** ~By John Sharpe

Deep In A Dream

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Pat Labarbera - Deep In A Dream

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 70:44
Size: 162,4 MB
Art: Front

(6:33)  1. Deep In A Dream
(3:52)  2. Something To Live For
(6:49)  3. There's A Lull In My Life
(5:37)  4. It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream
(4:54)  5. Maybe You'll Be There
(4:12)  6. Here's To My Lady
(9:11)  7. Moon And Sand
(5:57)  8. What Good Would The Moon Be
(5:36)  9. Why Try To Change Me Now?
(5:38) 10. Some Other Spring
(7:18) 11. I Heard You Cried Last Night
(5:00) 12. As Long As I Am Dreaming

Last September tenor/soprano saxophonist Pat LaBarbera appeared at the Forest City Jazz Festival with the same rhythm section featured on this CD. At the time, he alluded to the fact that he had always wanted to record an all-ballads album. Thanks to Bill King and Greg Sutherland of RadioLand Jazz, Pat's dream has become a reality. Deep In A Dream is a 12-track collection of lovely, slow burners that is perfect for late-night listening. While some of the tunes are well-known standards (Something To Live For and There's A Lull In My Life), a number of Pat's hand-picked favourites are more obscure. Indeed, Pat states in the liner notes that master balladeer Frank Sinatra's early recordings, Maybe You'll Be There, Why Try To Change Me Now and Deep In A Dream, were the source for these song choices. Although Pat has always been known for his up-tempo, Coltrane-influenced screamers, Deep In A Dream shows that Stan Getz and Lester Young have also inspired him. Brother Joe LaBarbera's brush work is light and feathery, Neil Swainson pulls deep, rich tones from his bass and pianist Don Thompson's occasional solo spots are suitably restrained. Break out the candles and wine and enjoy! ~ John Sharpe  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/deep-in-a-dream-pat-la-barbera-radioland-review-by-john-sharpe.php#.U7skGrF8eM0.

Personnel: Pat La Barbera (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Don Thompson Quartet (piano); Joe La Barbera (drums).

Deep In A Dream

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