One For All - The End Of A Love Affair (2003)

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Title: The End Of A Love Affair
Year Of Release: 2003
Label: Venus Records
Genre: Jazz
Quality: FLAC (image + .cue, log, artwork)
Total Time: 58:30 min
Total Size: 438 MB
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Tracklist:

1. The End Of A Love Affair (7:35)
2. Stolen Moments (7:13)
3. Corovado (6:20)
4. How Are You? (8:52)
5. Shinjuke Waltz (7:22)
6. Skylark (6:05)
7. The Eyes Have It (8:53)
8. Street Of Dreams (6:10)

Personnel:

Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone),
Jim Rotondi (trumpet),
Steve Davis (trombone),
David Hazeltine (piano),
Peter Washington (bass),
Joe Farnsworth (drums).


Since One for All were first organized in 1997, the all-star sextet has had a solid core with tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, drummer Joe Farnsworth, and trumpeter Jim Rotondi, though trombonist Steve Davis and pianist David Hazeltine have appeared on most of the band's CDs. This 2001 session mixes standards, timeless jazz compositions, and solid originals by individual bandmembers. It's hard for any band to compare to the famous version of Oliver Nelson's "Stolen Moments" (which featured Bill Evans, Eric Dolphy, and Freddie Hubbard in addition to its composer), though One for All's interpretation is full of potent solos that aren't derivative of the landmark recording. The bold brass and reed harmonies round out a tight, fresh arrangement of Hoagy Carmichael's "Skylark," while the driving chart of "Street of Dreams" showcases Alexander well. The originals contributed by Hazeltine, Davis, and Alexander also stand up to the familiar songs. Recommended. -- Ken Dryden