Bob Mintzer & Michael Brecker - "Twin Tenors" (2004) @ 320kb

Bob Mintzer and Michael Brecker appear together and individually on this date for Novus from the early 1990s, joined by a fine rhythm section consisting of pianist Don Grolnick, bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Peter Erskine. Mintzer is the dominant voice on the CD, playing without Brecker on six of the nine tracks and contributing five originals. His moving ballad "Tenorman's Lament" is a warm tribute to Wayne Shorter, while the driving blues "The Saxophone" is bursting with energy. Brecker is on hand for a joint romp through John Coltrane's "Giant Steps" (a second version features only Mintzer), Mintzer's intricate blues"Two T's" and on his own for a lush interpretation of "Body and Soul," the latter which is combined in a medley with Mintzer's setting of "Everything Happens to Me." While the CD title is a bit misleading, the performances are consistently at a high level. With the demise of the label, this out of print release has turned into a sought-after collectable. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide.



Tracks


01.The Saxophone
02.Giant Steps (version 1)
03.Three Pieces
04.Tenorman's Lament
05.Two T's
06.Body and Soul/Everything Happens to Me
07.Three Little Words
08.Giant Steps (version 2)


Featuring


Bob Mintzer: Saxophone
Michael Brecker: Saxophone
Don Grolnick: Piano
Michael Formanek: Bass
Peter Erskine: Drums


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