JSngry Posted April 3, 2021 Author Report Posted April 3, 2021 uh.... The opening cut is really nifty, an orchestral piece both composed and orchestrated by Tony. That he did the orchestration is what caught my eye, because...Tony was a study-er, and his work on this is not that of a beginner or a dabbler. Composition, yes, there had been that, but orchestration is a whole other skill. Would have loved it if he had lived longer and developed/presented that side of his talent, I bet there would have been something there worth hearing. Otherwise, some nice enough things, but it's got that evil tinniness of unevolved digital to it. That, and Michael Brecker. Either way pretty heavy load for me that I can only sometimes make with this one. But that orchestra piece is totally wonderful. Quote
HutchFan Posted April 3, 2021 Report Posted April 3, 2021 Now: Listening to Sonny's Reel Life makes me feel good -- like the sun on your skin on a summer day. (The cover image reinforces this vibe: The sky is blue! The day is bright!) Sure, there are some not-so-subtle production touches that shout, "It's the 1980s!" -- but I don't care. Sonny sounds so damn good that his horn carries all before him. The Jack DeJohnette-Bob Cranshaw hook-up works really well too. So, yeah, I like this one. 😉 Quote
optatio Posted April 3, 2021 Report Posted April 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, Peter Friedman said: 3 x !!! Quote
soulpope Posted April 4, 2021 Report Posted April 4, 2021 14 hours ago, John Tapscott said: ❤❤❤ !!! Quote
soulpope Posted April 4, 2021 Report Posted April 4, 2021 8 hours ago, Peter Friedman said: Very good indeed (Jesper Lundgaard !!) ... Quote
BillF Posted April 4, 2021 Report Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Tom 1960 said: Coupla classics there, Tom! And now for some of today's sounds! Edited April 4, 2021 by BillF Quote
BillF Posted April 4, 2021 Report Posted April 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Peter Friedman said: Two old friends. Hope they're coping OK in the lockdown! Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted April 4, 2021 Report Posted April 4, 2021 Artemis - Artemis (Blue Note). Quote
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