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Gregory Dudzienski Quartet: Beautiful Moments
By"Dexter" and "Father" lead off the session, followed by the Brazilian-infused "Tom-ish," written with Antonio Carlos Jobim in mind but later, at Sills' suggestion, co-dedicated to trumpeter Tom Harrell. "Meeting Your Heroes"ushered in by Stitely's fiery tom-tomsis next, with the enchanting title song, based on the standard "You're a Weaver of Dreams," sandwiched between the melodious "Yellow Alley" and well-grooved "See, I Told You." The Gordon influence is clear on "Dexter," while Trane is similarly endorsed on "The Father," as are Joe Henderson and one of Dudzienski's mentors, Jerry Bergonzi. Sill takes the opening solo on "Yellow Alley," followed by White and Dudzienski; Sill and Stitely are given free rein on "See, I Told You," and make the most of it.
Even so, the free and easy "Beautiful Moments" earns top honors in this admirable parade, owing to its charming melody and ardent solos by all hands. And given the album's rationale, that is as it should be. For someone so talented, Dudzienski hasn't recorded often; let us hope that Beautiful Moments helps reverse that arc.
Track Listing
Dexter's Laboratory; The Father; Tom-ish; Meeting Your Heroes; Yellow Alley; Beautiful Moments; See, I Told You
Personnel
Gregory Dudzienski
saxophone, tenorAdditional Instrumentation
Gregory Dudzienski: Tenor Saxophone: Chris White: Piano; Kelly Sill: Bass; Jeff Stitely: Drums
Album information
Title: Beautiful Moments | Year Released: 2020 | Record Label: OA2 Records
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