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Gian Tornatore: Sink or Swim
ByThe CD is composed of six songs by Tornatore, plus Miles Davis' "Nardis" andwhy not?Chopin's Prelude in C Minor (Op. 28, No. 20). The highlights include Tornatore's "Three's a Crowd"; the melody line is lovely, lilting with a tinge of melancholy and Tornatore's playing moves from gentle and fluid to loose and swinging.
"Nardis" is another gem, a tribute to Davis which features tempo changes and a deeply swinging rhythm section. The Fender Rhodes is a nod to Davis' groundbreaking use of the electric piano, and Tornatore's solo work is intricate and inspired.
While Tornatore's saxophone propels Sink or Swim, credit must also be given to Anderson, Wallmark, and Christian. Their cohesive playing is essential to establishing the CD's low-key groove, which sets up Tornatore perfectly. Altogether the group combines serious chops with deeply felt expression, making Sink or Swim yet another fine addition to the Fresh Sound New Talent catalogue.
Track Listing
For RPMS; Heaven's Dew; San Francisco Style; Prelude in C Minor, Op. 28, No. 20; Upstate; Lotus; Three's A Crowd; Nardis.
Personnel
Gian Tornatore: Tenor & Soprano Saxophone; Jon Anderson: Piano & Fender Rhodes.
Album information
Title: Sink or Swim | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Fresh Sound New Talent
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Instrument: Saxophone
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