Daniel Smith's recording THE SWINGIN' BASSOON
was released on the Zah Zah label. It features a top US rhythm section: pianist Martin Bejerano, bassist John Sullivan and drummer Ludwig Afonso. THE MUSICIANS MARTIN BEJERANO: PIANO Currently member of the Roy Haynes band. Performed with: Russell Malone, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Marcus Printup and many others. Major jazz festivals including those of Playboy, Montreal, Aspen, Ravinia, Sedona, Big Sur, Lincoln Center, Bahia, Charlie Parker. Jazz clubs appearances include: Birdland, The Blue Note, Jazz Gallery, Sunset Club (Paris), Jazz Showcase, Dakota. Recordings on various labels. JOHN SULLIVAN: BASS Currently member of the Roy Haynes band. Performed with Joe Lovano, Roy Hargrove, Mike Manieri, Louis Hayes, David Sanchez, Bill Stewart. Jazz club venues and festivals include: The Jazz Gallery, Village Vanguard, The Blue Note, The Knitting Factory, Smalls, Lincoln Center. Recordings on various labels. LUDWIG AFONSO: DRUMS One of New York's premier jazz drummers, currently with Spiro Gyra. Featured with Bob Berg, Ira Sullivan, Nestor Torres, Sammy Figueroa, Eddie Rivera, Hector Martianon, Donny McCaslin. Ensembles include CJB Concert Jazz Band and the Bop Brothers. Recordings on various labels. THE SWINGIN' BASSOON Selections from the big band era, jazz standards, bebop, latin and blues - Well You Needn't [Thelonious Monk]
- Hay Burner [Count Basie/Sammy Nestico]
- Scrapple from the Apple [Charlie Parker]
- St. Thomas [Sonny Rollins]
- I'm Getting Sentimental Over You [Washington/Bassman]
- Summer Samba [Marcos Valle]
- Out of Nowhere [Eddie Heyman]
- Mood Indigo [Duke Ellington]
- Home At Last [Hank Mobley]
- I Remember You [Schertzinger/Mercer]
- A Night In Tunisia [Dizzy Gillespie/Frank Paparelli]
| Note: These music clips are edited versions of the actual tracks. Reviews of The Swingin' Bassoon:
Click the quotes below to read the full review: — Jay Collins, Cadence
— Roberto Vales, A Última Fronteira Radio, Spain
— John Sunier, Audiophile Audition
'Smith's expertise really makes the bassoon sound right at home in these be-bop classics. This is real jazz, and not just a novelty disc'. — H&B Recordings Direct
— Rick Kiss, DRUMRADIO SHOW
— Bruno Pollacci - Animajazz, Pisa, Italy
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Midwest Record
— Dick Hughes, Community Radio Broadcaster, Jazz Action Productions, Australia
— AUDIOPHILE / John Sunier
— Joe Bendel, JB Spins —
Musica Black
— Glenn Astarita, All About Jazz
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From 'Musicians Of The Week' Review
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John Book, MUSIC FOR AMERICA —
Mike Wood, FOXY DIGITALIS
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— Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
— Marc NOLIS Editor, MazzMuzikas Free-zine 78
— Fritz the Nite Owl, Smooth Jazz WJZA
— Robert R. Calder,
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Big Geez
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Jazzques
— Michael J. West
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Rotcod Zzaj
— Fabrizio Ciccarelli, www.vinilie.net (Italy)
— Makis Morakis,
— Marc Van de Walle, Jazzmozaiek (Netherlands)
— Jerry D'Souza, All About Jazz
— D. Oscar Groomes, O's Place Jazz Newsletter
— Scott Yanow,
— Clive Fairbairn, British Double Reed Society
— Don Albert, Financial Mail, S. Africa
"Daniel Smith has accepted the challenge of establishing his instrument in the world of jazz." — Carina Prange, Jazzzeitung Magazine |