構成数 | 1枚

合計収録時間 | 00:52:43

Personnel: James Hurt (piano); Elizabeth Kantumanou (vocals); Sherman Irby, Abraham Burton, Antonio Hart (alto saxophone); Greg Tardy, Jacques Schwartz-Bart (tenor saxophone); Russell Gunn (trumpet); Robin Eubanks (trombone); Francois Moutin, Eric Revis (bass); Eric McPherson, Ari Hoenig, Dana Murray, Nasheet Waits (drums). Recorded At Avatar Studios B & C, New York, New York on May 10, 1997 and February 1, 1999. Includes liner notes by Tom Terrell and James Hurt. Personnel: James Hurt (piano, percussion); Antonio Hart (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Abraham Burton, Sherman Irby (alto saxophone); Greg Tardy, Jacques Schwarz-Bart (tenor saxophone); Russell Gunn (trumpet); Robin Eubanks (trombone); Eric McPherson, Dana Murray, Nasheet Waits, Ari Hoenig (drums). Audio Mixer: David Baker . Liner Note Authors: James Hurt; Tom Terrell. Recording information: Avatar Studio B, NY, NY (02/01/1997-05/10/1997); Avatar Studio C, NY, NY (02/01/1997-05/10/1997); Avatar Studio, New York, NY (02/01/1997-05/10/1997). Editor: Katsuhiko Naito. Pianist James Hurt is a very talented musician, and his solos show a superb ability to improvise in an original style. For this recording, he has assembled a variety of groups, ranging from duo to septet to showcase his talents. He sounds best with rhythm along or with his tenor saxophonist of choice, Jacques Schwartz-Bart. The one track with four horns (alto saxophonist Sherman Irby, trumpeter Russell Gunn, tenor saxophonist Greg Tardy, and trombonist Robin Eubanks) is largely wasted due to the unimaginative arrangement, and failure to take advantage of the individual talent. In a more intimate context, Hurt displays an unconventional individuality and an impressive quirkiness. His self-confident swagger delight and he shows a knack for choosing his notes carefully. ~ Steven A. Loewy

録音 | ステレオ (Studio)