One For All – The End Of A Love Affair (2001) [Japan 2015] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-66]

Title: One For All – The End Of A Love Affair (2001) [Japan 2015]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

One For All, a hard-bop sextet, explores jazz standards on the audiophile SACD The End of a Love Affair for Venus Records. The group features Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone), Steve Davis (trombone), Jim Rotondi (trumpet), David Hazeltine (piano), Peter Washington (bass), and Joe Farnsworth (drums). Their first Venus release delves into standards like “Skylark,” Jobim’s “Corcovado,” and Oliver Nelson’s “Stolen Moments.” Hazeltine’s arrangements, with altered chords and suspended rhythms, breathe new life into familiar tunes. Three of the eight tracks are originals, showcasing the band’s creative spark. Hazeltine’s “How Are You?” grooves in a 12/8 Afro-Cuban style, highlighted by Davis’ smoldering trombone solo. Alexander’s “Shinjuku Waltz” features a harmonious bass solo by Washington, kicking off a string of solos. Davis’ “The Eyes Have It” is a Blakey-inspired shuffle with fiery solos from Davis, Alexander, and Rotondi. Washington provides rock-solid support throughout the session. The album’s engaging reinvention of standards and dynamic originals appeal strongly to hard-bop fans.

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Tracklist:

01. The End Of A Love Affair
02. Stolen Moments
03. Corcovado
04. How Are You?
05. Shinjuku Waltz
06. Skylark
07. The Eyes Have It
08. Street Of Dreams

Personnel:

David Hazeltine – piano
Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
Steve Davis – trombone
Jim Rotondi – trumpet
Peter Washington – bass
Joe Farnsworth – drums

Note:

Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Tetsuo Hara. Engineered by Troy Halderson.
Recorded on March 12, 2001 at Clinton Studio in New York.
Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix. VENUS Japan # VHGD-66.

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