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Marc Copland / Randy Brecker: Both / And
The pianist's musical palette offers a rainbow of colors, stimulating the trumpeter into extremely focused playing which continuously avoids predictable paths through the dense, challenging music. Copland's five originals are stunning, highlighted by the inspired modal opener "Through the Window, which sounds somewhat like a descendant of "Milestones, though it explores more expansive musical terrain. Equally impressive are Copland's turbulent "Round the Horn and his loping, somewhat eerie ballad "When the Wind Stops.
Brecker contributed the perky jazz waltz "Over the Hills, which not only conjures an image of a spring walk in the country, but also brings to mind Coltrane's famous modal arrangement of "My Favorite Things. Even the frequently performed standard "I Loves You, Porgy sounds very fresh, due to Copland's choice of chords behind Brecker's strong solo. Lee Morgan's funky "The Sidewinder is revamped with a sassy, somewhat angular arrangement that preserves its original theme, yet allows Copland and Brecker to break new ground with their improvisations.
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Track Listing
Through the Window; I Loves You, Porgy; Over the Hills; The Sidewinder; Both/And; Round the Horn; When the Wind Stops; Bookends.
Personnel
Marc Copland
pianoMarc Copland: piano; Randy Brecker: trumpet; Ed Howard: bass; Victor Lewis: drums.
Album information
Title: Both / And | Year Released: 2007 | Record Label: Nagel Heyer Records
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