Classical Jazz Quartet - Play Tchaikovsky (2001)

Classical Jazz Quartet - Play Tchaikovsky (2001)

jazz, classical | 1cd | eac-flac-cue-log-cover | 380MB

Kind Of Blue | rem: 2006

Allmusic:
A jazz quartet plays eight selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker on this CD. Some of the melodies are familiar but usually reinvented in the arrangements of Bob Belden. Vibraphonist Stefon Harris (who doubles on marimba) is joined by pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Lewis Nash for this enjoyable outing. Harris and Barron make for a particularly stimulating team as they perform such numbers as "The Swingin' Nut," "Groove of the Sugar Plum Fairy," and "Vaunce of the Flowers."

Tracks
1. The Swingin' Nut
2. Marche Touche
3. Groove Of The Sugar Plum Fairy
4. Blues A La Russe
5. Bedouin Dreams
6. Oriental Rhythm
7. Mirlitonova
8. Vaunce Of The Flowers

Personnel
*Kenny Barron - piano
*Ron Carter - bass
*Stefon Harris - vibes & marimba
*Lewis Nash - drums

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