Ken Peplowski Tenor Sax Quartet - When You Wish Upon a Star (2006) [2015 SACD]

Ken Peplowski has become a household name in Japan, where Venus Records has released no less than three of his albums in recent years. On this release, the arrangements are varied, so the album doesn't feel monotonous. Peplowski is joined by Ted Rosenthal on piano, Gary Mazzaroppi on bass, and Jeff Brillinger on drums.
Peplowski's tenor sax sounds are warm, attractive, and eloquent, while still rooted in the jazz tradition. His playing is so expressive that it's possible to almost hear the lyrics of each song when he plays the melody.
"Many of these tracks are perfect for late-night listening, while fans of Ken Peplowski will definitely want this enjoyable...import." -Ken Dryden, allmusic.com

Note: There are two versions of this album. One where Ken Peplowski plays the songs on tenor saxophone and another where he plays the songs on clarinet. This is the release where he plays tenor saxophone.


Tracks:

01. Good Morning Heartache 《 E. Drake, D. Fisher 》
02. The Shadow Of Your Smile 《 J. Mandel 》
03. In The Wee Small Hours 《 D. Mann 》
04. Cry Me A River 《 A. Hamilton 》
05. How Deep Is The Ocean? 《 I. Berlin 》
06. I Wished On The Moon 《 R. Rainer 》
07. I Should Care 《 S. Cahn, A. Stordahl, P.Weston 》
08. Lucky To Be Me 《 L. Bernstein 》
09. Zingaro 《 A. C. Jobim 》
10. When You Wish Upon A Star 《 L. Harline 》
11. Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year 《 F. Loesser 》

Personnel:

Ken Peplowski - tenor sax
Ted Rosenthal - piano
Gary Mazzaroppi - bass
Jeff Brillinger - drums