by Steve Rudolph Trio featuing J. D. Walter
Sales Rank: 213133 Price:$15.99
Album Details
1. Evidently Embraceable Gershwin/ Monk
2. Dedicated To You
3. The Way You Look Tonight
4. I Was Telling Her About You
5. My One And Only Love
6. 81
7. I Fall In Love Too Easily
8. Now It's Time To Go
PACT Records presents vocalist J. D. Walter and pianist Steve Rudolph on their first recording together. JazzImprov Magazine says "Buy Dedicated To You - jazz lovers of all levels of sincerity will cherish this record." Dedicated To You features creative arrangements of time-honored standards, a funky Trio version of Ron Carter s 81, and some new lyrics for a Rudolph original. Included on the recording are the talents of gifted bassist Steve Varner and the always-inspiring drummer Marko Marcinko. This erudite foursome visits many moods and styles while sustaining deep roots in the jazz tradition.. Released in June 2004 THE MUSIC: Evidently Embraceable - arr. S. Rudolph 4:13 Steve's unusual pairing of Monk's Evidence and Gershwin's Embraceable You. Dedicated To You - arr. J. D. Walter 6:19 Singer Johnny Hartman's standby features everyone in J. D.'s multi-meter arrangement The Way You Look Tonight - arr. J. D. Walter 6:53 J.D. gives this one a thoroughly modern treatment I Was Telling Her About You 5:19 Steve & J. D. are featured in a heartfelt duet My One And Only Love 5:12 This usually sensitive ballad becomes a vehicle for some serious barn burning. 81 7:29 trio arrangement in a funky boog-a-loo I Fall In Love Too Easily - arr. J.D. Walter & S. Rudolph 5:42 J. D. & Steve s arrangement delivers a spatial and haunting mood. Now It's Time To Go 9:32 Steve s recent composition (Oscar s Steppin' Out) received great lyrics from J.D. and a new title.