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Mike Collins: And Suddenly, Evening
ByMelody is to the fore on And Suddenly, Evening, starting with Peter Erskine's "On The Lake"a tune that's notable for the lightness of touch displayed by Collins, bassist Ashley-John Long and drummer Greg White. The addition of Lee Goodall's soprano sax adds to the tune's impact without sacrificing the gentleness of the performance. Collins starts "Oleo De Mujer Con Sombrero," by Cuban songwriter Silvio Rodriguez, alone, before Long joins in to create a moving duet. Alec Wilder's "Blackberry Winter" is sweet but never too sweet, thanks to Collins' percussive playing.
Collins' own tunes retain the focus on melody, but they're a little more up-tempo, with White driving the pace and adding a touch of urgency. "Grieg Is Here" is a trio outing with a gently funky rhythm. Goodall joins in for "Flat Six," a composition with a soul-jazz feel, while "ReProm" swings with the easy confidence of a quartet enjoying itself. The program rounds off with Thelonious Monk's classic "Ruby My Dear." It gets a romantic interpretation, centered on Goodall's tenor, that highlights the beauty of the tune and complements Collins' own lyrical approach to composition.
Track Listing
On The Lake; Grieg Is Here; Everything I Love; Blackberry Winter; Flat Six; Oleo De Mujer Con Sombrero; ReProm; Ruby My Dear.
Personnel
Mike Collins
pianoMike Collins: piano; Lee Goodall: saxophones; Ashley-John Long: double bass; Greg White: drums.
Album information
Title: And Suddenly, Evening | Year Released: 2015 | Record Label: Suitepieces Records
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