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Grant Stewart: In The Still Of The Night
ByThe tenor saxophonist receives support from drummer Joe Farnsworth, bassist Peter Washington and pianist Tardo Hammer. The members of this collective, although not a working band, have all played with Stewart, and their cohesion comes through on this release. The disc does not contain any Stewart originals, but it does provide inviting selections with challenging arrangements and sharp performances.
The influence of Sonny Rollins can readily be heard in Stewart's style, but Stewart has parlayed this into his own distinctive sound. His modernist bent is in evidence on the opening title track, which opens with a Farnsworth solo and then allows Stewart to cut through at breathtaking speed and with crystalline articulation. He also tackles two tunes associated with John Coltrane, "Lush Life and "Theme For Ernie, infusing the former with gorgeous tone and subtlety. He plays the latter piece, typically a ballad, at a medium tempo, featuring notable cymbal work by Farnsworth, who excels on the outing.
This top-flight performance marks Stewart as a saxophonist to watch. It may also mark the end of his nomadic recording days.
Track Listing
In the Still of the Night; Theme for Ernie; Wives and Lovers; Autumn in New York; If Ever I Would Leave You; Work; Lush Life; Loads of Love.
Personnel
Grant Stewart
saxophone, tenorGrant Stewart: tenor saxophone; Tardo Hammer: piano; Peter Washington: bass; Joe Farnsworth: drums.
Album information
Title: In the Still of the Night | Year Released: 2007 | Record Label: Sharp Nine Records
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Instrument: Saxophone, tenor
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