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Dave Glasser: Above The Clouds
ByGlasser has played lead alto in Illinois Jacquet's big band and with the Count Basie Orchestra led by Frank Foster; he's also performed with a bunch of other giants, including Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughan, Barry Harris and Lee Konitz.
Half of the twelve tunes on Above the Clouds are Glasser originals, and the tart "Stitt's Bits" cooks on sizzling high heat. On the original title track, a gorgeously drifting ballad, Glasser proves his prowess with long, stretched out lines in front of a laid-back rhythm, with pianist Larry Ham bringing some very classy understatement to the accompaniment chores.
Glasser sounds as if he could fit right into the Duke Ellington Orchestra; his take on Duke's "Sentimental Mood" is a highlight. His playing takes on a late night mood, ruminating through the melody with perfect control of this beatifully melodic introspection. "Blues for Mat" gets into the highlight category, tooGlasser shows off a rich, resonant tone on his horn in front of the rhythm section of Ham (piano), Dennis Irwin (bass) and Carl Allen (drums), who ease down deep into a relaxed blues groove.
Track Listing
Can't I?; A Little Funky; Our Love is Here to Stay; Stitt's Bits; Above the Clouds; Easter parade; Tranquility; In a Sentimental Mood; Hidden Truths; Every Day I Fall in Love; Blues for Mat; I've Been Working on the Railroad.
Personnel
Dave Glasser
saxophoneDave Glasser: alto saxophone; Larry Ham: piano; Dennis Irwin: bass; Carl Allen: drums.
Album information
Title: Above The Clouds | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Arbors Records
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