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David Leonhardt Jazz Group

Plays Gershwin

By David Leonhardt Jazz Group

Label: Big Bang Records
Released: 2000
Track listing: Summertime; But Not For Me; The Man I Love; How Long Has This Been Going On?; I

David Leonhardt Jazz Group: Plays Gershwin

by Mark Corroto
December 1, 2000

The release of another all-Gershwin record might not be necessary, but when played as lovingly as David Leonhardt surely is welcome. Leonhardt, a veteran of David ‘Fathead’ Newman’s band, has worked with, among others Jon Hendricks, Herbie Mann and Ron Carter. This release, his fifth as leader, remains close to the Gershwin compositions. And why not? ...

David Leonhardt Jazz Group: Plays Gershwin

by Dave Nathan
December 1, 2000

Pennsylvania-based David Leonhardt Jazz Group, noted for its presentation of both straight and modern jazz, eschews the latter on this CD turning its considerable talents and energy to the music of the Gershwin Brothers. One of the Group's stalwarts, Village Vanguard Orch. veteran Ralph Lalama, sets aside his hard bop sax as he revels in the ...