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Stefano di Battista: Parker's Mood
Di Battista goes over the top on "Parker's Mood," giving the piece considerably more emotion than the original. With a superb studio sound reproduction and an exceptional balance between alto, piano, bass, and drums, the album gives us a memorable affirmation of this theme and others associated with Bird.
Together with Boltro, the saxophonist turns a cohesive affair into one that holds many intimate surprises. Rather than translate each piece note for note, di Battista and his musical partners work in unexpected jaunts from time to time. Their interpretation holds true to the original while adding fresh new qualities. Clear, crisp, and musically accurate, the saxophonist's homage to bebop's founding fathers serves us well. History gave us Bird. Di Battista gives us a stellar reminder of the power that flows from that unforgotten source.
Track Listing
1. Salt Peanuts; 2. Embraceable You; 3. Night In Tunisia; 4. Parker's Mood; 5. Confirmation; 6. Donna Lee; 7. Laura; 8. Hot House; 9. Congo Blues; 10. 'Round Midnight.
Personnel
Stefano di Battista
saxophoneStefano Di Battista - soprano and alto saxophone; Flavio Boltro - trumpet; Kenny Barron - piano; Rosario Bonaccorso - bass; Herlin Riley - drums.
Album information
Title: Parker's Mood | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Blue Note Records
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