Cory Weeds Day By Day (CD)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: Day By DayCondition: NewDescription: EDITORIAL REVIEWS 2020 release. On Day By Day, this wonderful recording by Cory Weeds featuring David Hazeltine, we hear undeniable musical chemistry. The blend of the nimble, modern touch of Hazeltine and the classic tone of Weeds' alto are a natural match. Effortless is how it sounds. Both men are studied and accomplished musicians with clear reverence not only for each other, but also the masters of the music. REVIEW One of the leading lights in Canadian jazz, Vancouver-based saxophonist Cory Weeds wears multiple hats north of the border. An educator, producer and label chief, Weeds also owned the city's Cellar Jazz Club from 2000 until its closure in 2014. Here, however, Weeds is back in fine form in his role as a leader and features a new quartet that includes pianist David Hazeltine. A veteran who's backed Eddie Harris and Chet Baker, among others, Hazeltine plays beautifully alongside Weeds' lush tone. 'It's Easy To Remember,' memorably performed by the likes of Billie Holiday and Shirley Horn, begins on a rambunctious note from drummer Jesse Cahill before Weeds mashes on the accelerator and navigates a maze of swerving runs with Hazeltine matching him stride-for-stride. And yet, the record's standout moments draw from a different lineage. Hazeltine's 'Relatively Minor' carries a head-bobbing drive in the pianist's nimble hands, while the ballad 'Sterling Silver Sailboat' offers an uncommon tenderness. Written by Weeds' father, the song unfurls slowly as the saxophonist maneuvers through the melody's twists and turns with loving care. It's maybe a less-familiar moment than those that came before, but one that's no less memorable. Chris Barton, DownBeat Magazine September 2020 As we struggle though this period of self-isolation caused by the 2020 global health pandemic, along comes Cory Weeds with a charming new quartet release anchored by pianist David Hazeltine and called quite fittingly Day By Day. Little did the participants realize when the recording was undertaken in August 2019, that most people would be living day by day, looking forward to having a world-wide nightmare come to an end. In this ten track set, most of the compositions are well-known popular songs, along with a few originals. All the arrangements are by pianist Hazeltine. No new ground is broken here. This is a recital by contemporary musicians who demonstrate an affinity for the music and each other, thereby delivering the goods with a sincere but un-flashy approach. The opening track is a Cory Weeds original, ''Blues De Troye.'' This is a blues in name only and certainly does not fit in the standard twelve bars blues tradition. However it does rock along in expressive style with both Weeds and Hazeltine improvising with a creative flow. The balance of the disc spins out in an smooth fashion, due in no small measure to the musicianship of both Weeds and Hazeltine. Weeds is an artistic player who generally doesn't stray far from the melody. But given the proper vehicle such as the Jimmy Van Heusen / Johnny Burke song ''Nancy With The Laughing Face,'' Weeds takes advantage of Valentine's Latin vibe to deliver the number with authority and assurance. David Hazeltine is a pianist who brings the knowledge of jazz history into his playing style. Whether it is leading his own trio, or working with other jazz greats such as Joe Henderson, Joe Henderson or Pepper Adams, he is constantly adapting the forms and structures of the compositions that are part of his repertoire. Hazeltine's own composition ''Relatively Minor'' is a good representation of his approach to keyboard. It's a wonderfully structured piece fueled by energy and filled with magnetism and purpose. In their solos, both Valentine and Weeds show taste and harmonic command of the frame, while bassist Ken Lister and drummer Jesse Cahill build a swinging groove. All in all, this release is a welcomed reprieve in an uncertain time. Pierre Giroux --All About JazzFormat: CDGenre: JazzArtist: Cory WeedsNo Of Discs: 1Country/Region of Manufacture: USARecord Label: Cellar LiveEAN: 0875531017021 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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