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A fount of harmonic ingenuity, melodic integrity, and rhythmic
authority, Jerry Bergonzi has long been a standard-bearer of sorts
for the jazz community. A prolific composer prone to taking deep
dives that put serious theory into profound practice, his
discography is filled with smart and imaginative originals that
twist and turn in unexpected fashion. But a passion for standard
gems of yesteryear, the lingua franca of jazz, also fires his
creative impulses and figures into his work. In fact, the
tried-and-true classics serve as a source of limitless potential
for his horn. This follow-up to his Spotlight on Standards (SCD
2158) session once again features Bergonzi's slightly off-center
take on the tenor-organ-drums trio format while the songs on this
set list function as both reminders about Bergonzi's eminence in
the jazz world and love letters from the man to the music. I just
adore the melodies of these tunes. I love standards. People always
tell me, man, you've got to make more records like this, Bergonzi
says, and I'm happy to oblige. I'm just delighted that Savant is
totally behind me and this music.
JERRY BERGONZI, tenor saxophone Renato Chicco,
B-3 organ Andrea Michelutti, drums
TRACKS: It Might as Well Be Spring Countdown
How About You? Tectonic Plates Nearly Blue On Green Dolphin
Street We'll Be Together Again While You Were Out Nice Work
If You Can Get It Laura
It
Might as Well Be Spring
Nearly
Blue
On
Green Dolphin Street
Laura
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