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Mark Turner: Ballad Session
The repertoire for Ballad Session is quite well chosen, however. Instead of expected favorites like "Body and Soul" we have pieces by people like Carla Bley, Paul Desmond, and Bobby Hutcherson. Turner’s intention is not simply to soothe, nor to pay blind obeisance to great tenors of the past. Bringing his youthful wisdom to the ballad form as only he can, Turner calls into question our preconceived notions of what a ballad can be — as is best exemplified by "Nefertiti" and "All or Nothing at All."
Tracks: 1. I Loves You Porgy 2. Some Other Time 3. Nefertiti 4. Skylark 5. No More 6. All or Nothing at All 7. Visions 8. Alone and I 9. Late Lament 10. Jesus Maria.
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Mark Turner
saxophone, tenorMark Turner
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Title: Ballad Session | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: Warner Bros.
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