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Things Ain't What They Used To Be: Last Set at Sweet Basil

Label: Reservoir Music
Released: 2003
Track listing: Things Ain
Nick Brignola: Things Ain't What They Used To Be: Last Set at Sweet Basil

by R.J. DeLuke
Nick Brignola was one of the most robust baritone sax players and could burn with the best of them. Even though he usually took a back seat to Gerry Mulligan or Pepper Adams in popularity polls, he was starting to see more of the limelight before he died of cancer in 2002, drawing in more fans ...
What It Takes
Label: Reservoir Music
Released: 2002
Track listing: Star Eyes; Asia; Au Privare; In a Sentimental Mood; Voyage; Sweetwater Strut; Sail Away; Cotton Tail
Nick Brignola: What It Takes

by William Grim
Nick Brignola was one of the greatest baritone saxophonists of the 20th century and this album was one of his best and most far-ranging efforts. Focusing on straight ahead and bop oriented material, Brignola begins the album with an up-tempo of version of “Star Eyes” in the style of Charlie Parker. Randy Brecker on trumpet delivers ...