Wayne Horvitz - Sweeter Than The Day (2014) [Hi-Res]

“... quietly powerful chamber modernism full of eclectic composerly acumen that makes dreamlike reference to jazz, country, folk and hymn-like material ... delightful and original."
- MOJO

"... Horvitz in a beguiling mood again, with the emphasis on melodic depth ..."
- JazzTimes.com

“... summons up forlorn images of a lost heartland ... every note seems to carry meaning and purpose."
- DownBeat

"Horvitz's understanding of country, blues, folk and even singer-songwriter type music is made quite plain on this CD. None of these elements are represented in an obvious way and that's perhaps the main reason why this appeals so strongly. The strength of the music lies in Horvitz's beautifully crafted compositions. Like Monk and Herbie Nichols, Horvitz is able to create memorable and distinctive melody lines ..."
- Jazz Weekly

The debut album from Wayne Horvitz's sideline acoustic project Sweeter Than The Day, released in 2002, expresses the reflective side of pianist Horvitz's temperament: bittersweet, melodically distinctive chamber jazz, an evocative combination of swing, bop, blues, West Coast cool and the occasional edge of free jazz, with echoes of French impressionism and other classical piano music and popular music of the 1950s and 1960s.

Tracklist:
01. Wayne Horvitz - in One time and another (4:48)
02. Wayne Horvitz - Julian's Ballad (6:11)
03. Wayne Horvitz - LTMBBQ (6:18)
04. Wayne Horvitz - Swtter Than the Day (5:06)
05. Wayne Horvitz - Ironbound (6:29)
06. Wayne Horvitz - Waltz from the Oven (5:43)
07. Wayne Horvitz - In the Lounge (5:30)
08. Wayne Horvitz - The Beautiful Number 3 (5:44)
09. Wayne Horvitz - The Little Parade (6:52)
10. Wayne Horvitz - George's Solo (4:24)