Pianist Alan Pasqua has dedicated his second Postcards CD to the
incredibly rich tradition of jazz. On Dedications, his compositions
cover the whole stylistic spectrum from swing and bebop through
today's polytonality and modality, and are heard in trio, quartet, and
quintet settings. Building from a core trio featuring Dave Holland
and Paul Motian (who have rarely recorded together) on four tunes,
Pasqua adds Michael Brecker (on seldom-heard soprano saxophone)
on one tune, and then creates two different quintets, one with both
Michael and Randy Brecker, and one with Randy Brecker and Gary
Bartz. From the lush, ducal "Ellingtonia" through the ethereal
modality of "San Michele," Alan Pasqua accomplishes the challenging
task of leaving his unique and masterful imprint on this homage to
the giants of the tradition.
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ARKADIA JAZZ
