This Single-Layer SACD can only be played on a Super Audio CD Player!
Effectively Captures Wilen’s Final Creative Spark!
French saxophonist Barney Wilen is one of the most renowned European jazzmusicians. Wilen performed with Miles Davis in 1957 on the Ascenseur pourl’echafaud soundtrack. He has also worked with Kenny Clarke and Thelonious Monkon other film soundtracks. During the last ten or so years of his life, Wilenhas a career resurgence thanks in part to his releases on Venus Records.
Passione, recorded in June 1995, was Wilen’s last recording as he passed awaythe following year at age 59. Not showing any indication of his illness,Passione displays Wilen in top form, sounding at ease, inspired, and powerful.One of Italy’s most well-known jazz musicians, trumpeter Enrico Rava, joinsWilen to create a very appealing front line.
Wilen is supported by a highly competent rhythm section. The quintet cheerfullyswings on “Jitterbug Waltz” and Gerry Mulligan’s “Line for Lyons,” and displaysstrong emotion on the gorgeous “Estate” and the title track. The eclecticprogram also includes Latin and Italian songs. This exceptional albumeffectively captured Wilen’s final creative spark.
Features:
Super Audio CD
SACD Stereo SACD Layer
This Single-Layer SACD can only be played on a Super Audio CD Player! It will NOT play on conventional CD Players!
Made in Japan
Musicians:
Barney Wilen, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
Enrico Rava, trumpet
Alain Jean-Marie, piano
Gilles Naturel, bass
Philippe Soirat, drums
Selections:
1. Jitterbug Waltz
2. My Ship
3. Line For Lyons
4. Estate
5. Venetian Rumba
6. Passione
7. Begonia
8. Besame Mucho
9. Bella Chao
10. I Cover The Waterfront
11. Al Herraz
