Artist: Charlie Mariano
Album: Deep In A Dream
Genre: Hard Bop
Label: Phantom
Released: 2001
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue)
Tracklist:
- You'd Better Go Now
- Dew Drops
- Spring Is Here
- I'm a Fool to Want You
- I Only Miss Her When I Think of Her
- Touch of Your Lips, The
- Etosha
- Close Enough For Love
- Yours Is My Heart Alone
- Deep in a Dream
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- Personnel:
- Charlie Mariano (alto saxophone);
- Bob Degen (piano);
- Isla Eckinger (bass);
- Jarrod Cagwin (drums)
Altoist Charlie Mariano first gained recognition as a cool-toned bop player on the West Coast in the 1950s. After moving to Europe during the next decade, he became a much more eclectic player, exploring world music, fusion, and post-bop, even some music bordering on new age. This CD, therefore, is a bit of a surprise, because Mariano for the first time in years returns to playing standards. Backed by a fine trio that also features pianist Bob Degen, Mariano digs into eight vintage tunes plus his Eastern-flavored "Dew Drops" and Degen's "Etosha." The veteran altoist still has a strong tone, and at nearly 78 years old is heard at 90 percent of his peak. Recommended.
Review by Scott Yanow