Avenue des Diables Blues CD (Andr Ceccarelli Trio)
$15.98
Avenue des Diables Blues During his long career, Andr Ceccarelli has recorded sporadically as a leader, but this studio affair should open a few doors. Accompanied by the talented Gypsy guitarist Bireli Lagrene and organist Joey DeFrancesco, the drummer puts together a wide-ranging set, delving into standards, swing, op, jazz fusion, and more. His approach to Duke Ellingtons gorgeous Sophisticated Lady is soft, as he provides minimal brushwork to back his musical partners. The decades-old chestnut Summertime slowly simmers in a thoughtful arrangement honoring the organists mentor, the late Jimmy Smith. The leader finally cuts loose with the brief Prelude, which segues into a romp through April in Paris, while Jaco Pastorius Three Views of a Secret showcases both Lagrenes lyrical side and his virtuosity. The one disappointment of the date is the rather lame Norah Jones composition Sunrise, which pales in comparison to the other tracks on this enjoyable CD. Ken Dryden, All Music Guide Artist Andr Ceccarelli Trio Studio Dreyfus Music Format CD
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