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Rale Micic: Serbia
ByMicic opens the session unaccompanied on nylon string guitar, interpreting a Serbian folk song. Throughout the date he is equally effective, whether comping behind other soloists or taking the lead. His tantalizing "Through the Night is an easygoing ballad in waltz time. "Lucky Number showcases the leader to good effect in an up-tempo bop setting, while the mid-tempo "Blessing is a bit breezy. The upbeat cooker "Happiness incorporates a bit of Latin flavor, showcasing an understated solo by the leader that could easily be mistaken for Jim Hall. Conly contributed the haunting ballad "Far From Home, which is arranged for the rhythm section alone.
Although there are no liner notes to indicate how long the musicians were able to work together prior to the recording session, it is obvious that everyone was on the same wavelength and focused on blending with one another while capturing the essence of each composition.
Track Listing
Dimitrije, Sine Mitre; Song for Alma; Through the Night; Lucky Number; Far From Home; Together; Blessing; By Your Side; Happiness; Serbia.
Personnel
Rale Micic
guitarRale Micic: guitar; Tom Harrell: trumpet & flugelhorn; Bob Reynolds: tenor saxophone; Sean Conly: acoustic bass; Gregory Hutchinson: drums.
Album information
Title: Serbia | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: CTA Records
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