Didier Lockwood - Storyboard (1996) CD Rip

Tracklist

1. Thought of a First Spring Day 7:36
2. Back to the Big Apple 4:42
3. En Quittant Kidonk 5:46
4. Mathilde 7:44
5. Tableau d'Une Exposition 4:53
6. "Series B" 7:01
7. Storyboard 4:00
8. Irremediablement 4:53
9. Spirits of the Forest 8:05

personnel :

Didier Lockwood — Violin, Alto Saxophone
Joey DeFrancesco — Organ, Trumpet
James Genus — Bass
Steve Gadd — Drums
Steve Wilson — Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Denis Benarrosch — Percussion

This is a diverse CD that rewards repeated listening. Violinist Didier Lockwood's most rewarding recording in several years also features Joey DeFrancesco on organ and trumpet, bassist James Genus and guest Steve Wilson (doubling on alto and soprano) on the first three numbers. The biggest revelation of the set is that Lockwood takes a credible alto solo on "Serie B." Performing his originals along with a few obscurities, the violinist shows a great deal of versatility, sometimes distorting his tone to get a rockish sound and other times swinging hard. The music (well worth checking out) is fresh and contains its share of surprises.~Scott Yanow