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In addition to being one of the top tenor saxophonists of his generation,
has developed quite a following in Japan, as evidenced by his series of recordings for the
label. These 2004 sessions with pianist
, bassist
, and drummer
are much in the mold of
's
album of the early '60s. His rich, big-toned tenor is rhapsodic as he explores a number of timeless ballads, though more than a few have pretty much fallen out of favor among jazz musicians in the 21st century. Particularly welcome are his explorations of two gems by the late jazz pianist
, while the leader's
fits in perfectly with the more established pieces.
is played in two separate versions, the first being a bit laid-back, the latter at a brisk tempo with
adding an enticing vamp. The bluesy treatment of
is strangely credited to
, while
's shimmering take of
's gorgeous
is an obvious highlight. ~ Ken Dryden