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Dave Grusin - West Side Story (1997) [Crossover Jazz]; APE (image+.cue)

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Dave Grusin - West Side Story (1997) [Crossover Jazz]; APE (image+.cue)

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Artist: Dave Grusin
Album: West Side Story
Genre: Crossover Jazz
Label: N2K Encoded Music
Released: 1997
Quality: APE (image+.cue)
Tracklist:
  1. Prologue (feat. Arturo Sandoval, Bill Evans, and Dave Weckl) 05:03
  2. Something's Coming (feat. Michael Brecker) 05:36
  3. The Jet Song (feat. Ronnie Cuber and George Young) 07:46
  4. Maria (feat. Jonathan Butler) 04:27
  5. Cool (feat. Lee Ritenour and John Patitucci) 04:48
  6. Tonight (feat. Gloria Estefan, Michael Brecker, and Lee Ritenour)) 04:08
  7. I Feel Pretty (feat. Dave Valentin) 05:16
  8. One Hand, One Heart 04:33
  9. Somewhere (feat. Jon Secada) 04:27
  10. America (feat. Bill Evans and Arturo Sandoval) 08:20

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of West Side Story on Broadway, Dave Grusin revived the score, giving its ten themes fresh arrangements that keep the original melodies in mind but add a stronger dose of jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms to the music. For the most rewarding recording of this music since Stan Kenton's powerful renditions of the early 1960s, Grusin utilized an all-star big band with strings. Among the key soloists are trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, Bill Evans (who takes several superlative soprano solos), Michael Brecker on tenor, baritonist Ronnie Cuber and flutist Dave Valentin (who is featured on a purposely cute rendition of "I Feel Pretty") plus the pianist/leader, who clearly loves the music. In addition, one song apiece features vocalists Jonathan Butler ("Maria"), Gloria Estefan and Jon Secada. Although one wishes that the singers were more jazz-oriented (or that the entire date were instrumental), the overall result is a very respectful yet creative reworking of the famous score. Highly recommended.
Review by Scott Yanow

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