One Take captures the heart and soul of world class musicians as they share the magical emotion of a first take

One Take: Volume 1 captures the spontaneous brilliance of four world-class jazz musicians--Joey DeFrancesco (Hammond B3 organ), Guido Basso (flugelhorn), Lorne Lofsky, and Vito Rezza--locked in the exhilarating chemistry of a single-session recording. Released by Alma Records, the album lives up to its name: no overdubs, no edits, no second takes--just pure, unfiltered jazz captured live in the studio.

Listeners are invited into the room as these four masters converse through their instruments, balancing swing, sophistication, and soulful groove. DeFrancesco's muscular organ lines and Basso's velvety horn tone glide effortlessly over Lofsky's fluid guitar work and Rezza's dynamic drumming, creating a session that feels both intimate and electrifying.

One Take: Volume 1 serves as the companion to the DVD of the same name, offering the same immediacy and "fly-on-the-wall" intimacy that make the project so distinctive. It's a timeless snapshot of musicians at the height of their powers--capturing the essence of jazz in its most authentic form: spontaneous, collaborative, and alive in the moment.

Additional Details

Label: Alma Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 60 mins

Release Date: 03/24/04

UPC: 880504142822