For My Father

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 01:13:41
Personnel: Hank Jones (piano); Hank Jones ; George Mraz (bass instrument); Dennis Mackrel (drums). Audio Mixer: Jim Czak. Liner Note Authors: Scott Yanow; Dan Ouellette. Recording information: Nola Studios, New York, NY (01/30/2004-02/01/2004). Photographer: Kurt Prohaska. Grand jazz master pianist and octogenarian Hank Jones is accompanied here by bassist George Mraz and drummer Dennis Mackrel. The program is a collection of jazz and pop standards that Jones has undoubtedly played countless times before, and it matters not a whit. His sense of refinement, elegance, and swing saturates the proceedings. Whether it's on the graceful cover of Al Foster's "Paulette" with its elongated spaces or on an uptown version of Monk's "Bemsha Swing," Jones is a supreme melodist. His readings of Ellington and Strayhorn here are beyond reverential and are journeys of subtle harmonic discovery (check out "Lotus Blossom"). The reading of Harold Mabern, Jr.'s "Grace of God (There but for the Grace of God)" is simply glorious. In a career full of winners, add this one to the list. ~ Thom Jurek
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)