Personnel: Paul Motian (drums); Joe Lovano (tenor saxophone); Bill Frisell (electric guitar); Charlie Haden (bass).
Recorded at RPM Studios, New York, New York in November 1988.
Personnel: Paul Motian (drums); Bill Frisell (electric guitar); Joe Lovano (tenor saxophone).
The quartet of tenorman Joe Lovano, guitarist Bill Frisell, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motian digs into nine show tunes from the 1930s and 40s, reinventing them in colorful fashion. The key to the rewarding project is Frisell, whose versatility and wide range of highly original sounds make the overall results sound quite unique. Among the highlights of the memorable set are unusual versions of "Liza," "They Didn't Believe Me" and "Last Night When We Were Young." ~ Scott Yanow
Professional Reviews
Down Beat (10/90) - 5 Stars - Excellent - "The music swings, growls and caresses. There is space, and there is traffic. This is refreshing jazz; after all, who needs a bass when the sky's the limit?...The familiar and unfamiliar meet in extraordinary displays of tradition turned on its head."
