Sungbird

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:42:31
Composer: Isaac Albeniz . Personnel: Helen Sung (piano); Helen Sung; Reuben Rogers (bass guitar); Marcus Strickland (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Nasheet Waits (drums); Samuel Torres (percussion). Audio Mixer: Michael Brorby. Liner Note Author: Helen Sung. Recording information: Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY (05/25/2006-09/12/2006). Photographer: Jimmy Katz. Pianist Helen Sung's third CD as a leader heads in a different direction. During a European tour, she decided to look for some Spanish classical work to adapt for her group, choosing Isaac Albeniz's Espana, Op. 156. But for this recording, she intermingled her own compositions with solo piano interpretations of individual movements of Albeniz's work, creating a seamless recording in which one composer's contributions complement the other's. Her classical background is apparent, though she takes some liberties with the Albeniz's melodies. On the quintet tracks, her supporting band, including Marcus Strickland (tenor and soprano saxophones), bassist Reuben Rogers, drummer Nasheet Waits and percussionist Samuel Torres, follow her muse and bring out the full potential of her catchy tunes. Clocking just under 43 minutes, Sung actually leaves the listener wanting more. ~ Ken Dryden
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)