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Paquito D'Rivera with the WDR Big Band: Big Band Time
ByAs usual, Roditi's approach is tasteful and superb; he also wrote the closer, the gleeful "Annette's For Sure." Pianist Frank Chastenier plays soulfully on "To Brenda with Love," "Como Un Bolero," and "Song for Maura," a sensuous ballad where the leader is particularly tender. D'Rivera sounds fluid, expressive and good-natured throughout, weaving in his sly quotes now and then, and his horn arrangement on his "A Lo Tristano" really swings. Guitarist Paul Shigihara's fine work on "Danza Caracteristica" recalls Al DiMeolain fact, the way this intriguing tune moves and builds reminds me of DiMeola's brilliant The Grande Passion (Telarc, 2000).
Here, the ten generous tracks include elements of Bach, bop, Cuba, and Brazil (check out arranger Jay Ashby's Carnival parade at the end of "Who's Smokin'?"). The liners' credit glitches may annoy some purists, but they won't detract from most listeners' enjoyment, which is likely to be considerable. Big Band Time is full of fire and moonlight. Highly recommended.
Track Listing
To Brenda With Love, Danza Caracteristica, Song for Maura, Basstronaut, Who's Smokin'?, Y La Negra Bailaba, Andalucia, A Lo Tristano, Como Un Bolero, Annette's For Sure.
Personnel
Paquito D'Rivera
clarinetPaquito D'Rivera: clarinet, saxophone;John Goldsby: bass; Claudio Roditi: trumpet, flugelhorn; Koji Paul Shigihara: guitar; Oscar Stagnaro: bass; Mark Walker: drums; Olivier Peters: saxophone; Heiner Wiberny: saxophone; Pernell Saturnino: percussion; Ludwig Nuss: trombone.
Album information
Title: Big Band Time | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: Pimienta Records
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