Dave Valentin - World On A String (2005) 320 kbps

Tracklist

01 - Meet You At The Coda [06:56]
02 - Passion Fruit [07:17]
03 - I'e Got The World On A String [05:11]
04 - I Remember You [04:48]
05 - Bronx Serenade [05:54]
06 - I'll See You In A Second [04:12]
07 - Samba Timba [04:57]
08 - For The King Mr. Puente [03:57]
09 - Drop A Dime [05:37]
10 - Zig Zag [04:10]

personnel :

The most unusual aspect of this release from flutist Dave Valentin is that he performs the two swing standards "I've Got the World on a String" and "I Remember You." The style of music Valentin plays is unchanged from his other CDs, being lightly funky, utilizing Latin rhythms, and having his flute on top much of the time. Baritonist Ronnie Cuber guests on "Passion Fruit," but otherwise Valentin is just joined by a large rhythm section with his usual pianist Bill O'Connell. He plays as fluently as usual and, although there are no other surprises, the music is pleasing, danceable, and reasonably creative.~Scott Yanow