Summertime

Reissued Compact disc / FOR THE FIRST TIME ON CD IN EUROPE / AN OFTEN OVERLOOKED GEM IN THE COOL JAZZ CANON / A BLEND OF JAZZ STANDARDS, BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS AND LIGHT ORCHESTRATION / RECORDED TOGETHER WITH A MIX OF TOP-TIER SESSION PLAYERS / The album “Summertime” by Paul Desmond is a beautiful and often overlooked gem in the cool jazz canon. Released in 1969 on A&M Records (under the CTI imprint), the album showcases Desmond’s signature smooth, lyrical alto sax tone in a lush, sophisticated setting, creating a dreamy, elegant atmosphere. It’s a stylistic departure from his earlier work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, leaning more into bossa nova, orchestral jazz, and light fusion elements. The album blends jazz standards, Brazilian rhythms and light orchestration - think strings, flutes and soft percussion - without overwhelming Desmond’s melodic phrasing. It’s mellow but rich in texture; perfect for late-night listening or lazy Sunday afternoons. On the album, Desmond is joined by a mix of top-tier session players, including: Herbie Hancock (piano on several tracks), Ron Carter (bass), Airto Moreira (percussion) and Ed Shaughnessy and Grady Tate (drums). Strings and winds were arranged by Don Sebesky / TRACKLIST: 1. Samba With Some Barbecue 2. Olvidar 3. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da 4. Emily 5. Someday My Prince Will Come 6. Autumn Leaves 7. Where Is Love? 8. Lady In Cement 9. North By Northeast 10. Summertime

1: Samba With Some Barbecue
2: Olvidar
3: Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da
4: Emily
5: Someday My Prince Will Come
6: Autumn Leaves
7: Where Is the Love?
8: Lady in Cement
9: North By Northwest
10: Summertime

Number of Discs: 1

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