New York Accent: Live At The Kitano
Jazz
| May 2008
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2008-06-14
Reviewed 2008-06-14
MIKE DiRUBBO QUARTET: New York Accent
Cellar Live, 2007
MODERN BOP – Hard-swinging quartet featuring Harold Mabern on piano, recorded at the swank (and tiny) Kitano Hotel lounge in NYC. This is the sort of set that’s better for its imperfections, an honest band playing a regular gig, just getting into it and having a good time.
All very good! Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 5, 7
1. 7:08 – “Giant Steps” inspired bop line, loose-limbed and hard-charging
2. 7:31 – relaxed tempo, intriguing melody; soprano sax has a dash of vinegar
3. 6:11 – propulsive postbop groove with a classic ‘70s feel, vigorous solos
4. 10:24 – swinging midtempo bop, a friendly jam with happy solos all around
5. 6:40 – lush Ellington ballad: nice smoky sax and great piano comping
6. 10:04 – Billy Joel tune (!!) gets the “My Favorite Things” treatment: goofy melody, strong jazz-waltz groove, great extended sax solo
7. 9:17 – punchy postbop groove, catchy and clicking; drums get some action
[ Fo ] 14-Jun-08
Cellar Live, 2007
MODERN BOP – Hard-swinging quartet featuring Harold Mabern on piano, recorded at the swank (and tiny) Kitano Hotel lounge in NYC. This is the sort of set that’s better for its imperfections, an honest band playing a regular gig, just getting into it and having a good time.
All very good! Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 5, 7
1. 7:08 – “Giant Steps” inspired bop line, loose-limbed and hard-charging
2. 7:31 – relaxed tempo, intriguing melody; soprano sax has a dash of vinegar
3. 6:11 – propulsive postbop groove with a classic ‘70s feel, vigorous solos
4. 10:24 – swinging midtempo bop, a friendly jam with happy solos all around
5. 6:40 – lush Ellington ballad: nice smoky sax and great piano comping
6. 10:04 – Billy Joel tune (!!) gets the “My Favorite Things” treatment: goofy melody, strong jazz-waltz groove, great extended sax solo
7. 9:17 – punchy postbop groove, catchy and clicking; drums get some action
[ Fo ] 14-Jun-08
Recent airplay
Clarity
No Cover, No Minimum — Oct 05, 2017
New Year's Dream
No Cover, No Minimum — Aug 15, 2008
She's Always A Woman
Eran Mukamel (self-indulgence) — Aug 06, 2008
Prelude To A Kiss
No Cover, No Minimum — Jul 11, 2008
New Year's Dream
No Cover, No Minimum — Jul 04, 2008
New Year's Dream
Smartie Pop — Jul 01, 2008
Charting
2008-06-15 — 2008-08-17
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Aug 17 | 1 |
| Aug 10 | 1 |
| Jul 13 | 1 |
| Jul 6 | 2 |
| Jun 22 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Clarity | ||
| 2. | The Sage | ||
| 3. | New Year's Dream | ||
| 4. | Ray's Idea | ||
| 5. | Prelude To A Kiss | ||
| 6. | She's Always A Woman | ||
| 7. | Better Days |