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Then and Now
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final recording (cut two years before his death) finds the 64-year-old sticking exclusively to flugelhorn and still displaying strong chops. Performing with his working quintet (
on tenor and alto, pianist
, bassist
and drummer
)
returns to his roots, performing 11 bop-era standards with a twist. Producer
helped reharmonize many of the songs, and even though the original melodies are stated, the results sound more modern than one would expect.
(showing a great deal of potential that he has since realized) and
have many fine solos, while
sounds pretty strong, pushing himself. The CD concludes with
talking for 9½ minutes about his experiences in the bebop days and about this project, a perfect conclusion to a successful and important career. ~ Scott Yanow