Symphonica
Chris Bauer and Friends - How High The Moon
Selections from the Sinatra Songbook
Now's The Time
“…these are fine
performances of well known
easy listening jazz tunes that
have passed the test of time
that you wouldn't mind
listening to over and over
again.”
“…he illustrates what a good
player can do with this
instrument.”
Robert Berta, The Free-
Reed Review
performances of well known
easy listening jazz tunes that
have passed the test of time
that you wouldn't mind
listening to over and over
again.”
“…he illustrates what a good
player can do with this
instrument.”
Robert Berta, The Free-
Reed Review
tasteful embellishment without
ever losing the melody. Some
very finely crafted work here.”
Pat Missin, patmissin.com
ever losing the melody. Some
very finely crafted work here.”
Pat Missin, patmissin.com
fluent and articulate, while his
improvisations do not stray far
from the melody line. If you
think the alto sax and trumpet
should only be fronting the
melody line of the early bebop
Groovin' High, think again.
Bauer's harmonica chops are
just as glossy as Charlie
Parker's alto sax and Dizzy
Gillespie's trumpet ever was
when they first recorded the
tune in 1945. Duke Ellington
is well-represented with exotic
and swinging versions of
Caravan and Take The "A"
Train, while Jimmy Van
Huesen's Polka Dots And
Moonbeams, is done as a
lush ballad, with Bauer's full
sound complimented with
some nice organ fills by
Pugliese.
Stephen Fratallone, Jazz
Connection Magazine
improvisations do not stray far
from the melody line. If you
think the alto sax and trumpet
should only be fronting the
melody line of the early bebop
Groovin' High, think again.
Bauer's harmonica chops are
just as glossy as Charlie
Parker's alto sax and Dizzy
Gillespie's trumpet ever was
when they first recorded the
tune in 1945. Duke Ellington
is well-represented with exotic
and swinging versions of
Caravan and Take The "A"
Train, while Jimmy Van
Huesen's Polka Dots And
Moonbeams, is done as a
lush ballad, with Bauer's full
sound complimented with
some nice organ fills by
Pugliese.
Stephen Fratallone, Jazz
Connection Magazine
Chris pays tribute to popular symphonic pieces in this
collection. Includes the William Tell Overture, Valsentino,
Dance of the Hours, the Sleeping Beauty Waltz, and many
others.
collection. Includes the William Tell Overture, Valsentino,
Dance of the Hours, the Sleeping Beauty Waltz, and many
others.
Swingin' jazz tunes recorded with jazz organ, guitar, and
drums. Includes popular jazz standards such as Caravan,
Groovin High, How High The Moon, Polka Dots and
Moonbeams, My Funny Valentine, and more. Twelve tracks in
total.
drums. Includes popular jazz standards such as Caravan,
Groovin High, How High The Moon, Polka Dots and
Moonbeams, My Funny Valentine, and more. Twelve tracks in
total.
The title says it all. 17 Sinatra hits including The Lady is a
Tramp, Serenade in Blue, Summerwind, Fly Me To The Moon,
Strangers in the Night, The Song is You, and others.
Tramp, Serenade in Blue, Summerwind, Fly Me To The Moon,
Strangers in the Night, The Song is You, and others.
Chris' solo career debut album featuring a little bit of
everything. In addition to the title track, this CD includes
Moondance, Tico Tico, Misty, Claire, Paper Moon and others.
everything. In addition to the title track, this CD includes
Moondance, Tico Tico, Misty, Claire, Paper Moon and others.
| Straight Ahead CD - $15 All other CDs - $10 each (plus $3 for shipping and handling) |
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Straight Ahead
Chris is using the Seydel Saxony on this new CD, which has
cool jazz tunes including: You'd Be So Nice To Come Home
To, Misty, Emily and Tangerine.
cool jazz tunes including: You'd Be So Nice To Come Home
To, Misty, Emily and Tangerine.