Recommended

After breaking up in the late 1970's, Soprano Summit did not regroup until 1990. This CD, the second of the group's later career, features the original version of Soprano Summit (with clarinetist Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber on clarinet, soprano and alto, pianist Dick Hyman, guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, bassist Milt Hinton and drummer Bobby Rosengarden) performing on the S/S Norway during the 1992 Floating Jazz Festival. The old magic was still very much present and the interplay between Wilber andDavern (who bring out the best in each other) is quite exciting. Tenor-saxophonist Flip Phillips sits in and helps out on three of the ten selections. Highpoints include 'Lady Be Good,' 'Chinatown' and a lengthy rendition of 'Apex Blues' that builds and builds. Recommended.

Track Listing

• Oh! Lady Be Good
• Apex Blues
• Love Theme From Picnic / Moonglow
• I'm Sorry Dear
• Love Me Or Leave Me
• New Orleans
• Chinatown
• Solitude
• My Blue Heaven
• My Mother's Eyes

Additional Details

Label: Chiaroscuro Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 70:43 mins

Release Date: 03/04/02

UPC: 091454032426