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Tony Purrone: Temperament
ByMuch like his maiden voyage for SteepleChase, Set ‘em Up, which was a trio set, Temperament finds Purrone going it alone with just bass and drums. While his first date included veterans Eddie Gomez and Lenny White, this new trio features youngsters Bob Bowen and Ari Hoenig and it’s obvious that their presence brings out the finest facets of the guitarist’s personality. For instance, even though Purrone’s always been a speed demon, pieces such as “ESP” and “Joshua” are taken at a heady clip. In the case of “Joshua,” by tune’s end it sounds like things are winding down and then comes this clamor of up-tempo madness, with Bowen and Hoenig keeping up with every twist and turn.
The legacies of Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Chick Corea seem to form a thread that runs through this work; there are two cuts apiece from Corea and Shorter, and one from Hancock. If you’re not familiar with Purrone’s work this is as good a place to start as any and if you are already a fan you’ll have to add this to one to your collection. Enough said!
Track Listing
Joshua, But Beautiful, Tell Me a Bedtime Story, Three In One, ESP, Bossa, Fee Fi Fo Fum, Litha
Personnel
Tony Purrone
guitarTony Purrone- guitar, Bob Bowen- bass, Ari Hoenig- drums
Album information
Title: Temperament | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: SteepleChase Records
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