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Mark Sowlakis: Sinfonetta
Among the strongest tracks on Sinfonetta are George Gershwin's sumptuous "Second Prelude" from Porgy and Bess and classical composer Eric Satie's well-known "Gymnopedie." Along with his solo take on "Prelude from Suite I for Unaccompanied Cello," Sowlakis' rich, full and flawless tone on clarinet and bass clarinet are striking. Robinson, serving as a special guest, meshes well with the date's leader. Also especially noteworthy are the note-perfect piano stylings of Jay Jackson on "Second Prelude" and Kimbrough on Bill Evans' "Time Remembered." The gentle, unobtrusive accompaniment of brothers Ed and George Schuller adds to the album's sense of enchantment. Sinfonetta is a self-confident and joyful affair, certainly deserving wider attention and radio airplay.
Track Listing
Simple Beauty; Seaside Sanctuary; Second Prelude; Alister's Theme; Call; Sinfonetta; Gymnopedie; Further Meditations on Simple Beauty; Time Remembered; Prelude for Suite I for Unaccompanied Cello.
Personnel
Mark Sowlakis
woodwindsMark Sowlakis: clarinet, bass clarinet; Perry Robinson: clarinet; Frank Kimbrough, Jay Jackson: piano; Ed Schuller: bass; George Schuller: drums; Eddie Sassin: percussion.
Album information
Title: Sinfonetta | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Pacific Winds
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