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Noted educator and saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi put together an all-star cast for Vertical Reality, sharing the frontline with guitarist Mike Stern. The title of the album may refer to the nature of Bergonzi's playing and arranging in general; his emphasis is on the vertical, harmonic nature of each tune rather than singable lines and enduring melodies. The presence of Stern (five tracks), as well as the strong supporting cast including Andy LaVerne (piano, four tracks), George Mraz (bass), and Billy Hart (drums), all truly make an impact on this recording. Bergonzi is far subtler and more effective in his approach here, creating accessible post-bop while leaving considerable improvisational space for each of the players. Vertical Reality is split between Bergonzi originals and standards principally arranged by LaVerne. Highlights include a hard-edged, Stern-dominated version of Bergonzi's "Jones" and swinging interpretations of "On Green Dolphin Street" and "Lover Man." This is a recommended Bergonzi release.
© Brian Bartolini /TiVo
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Jerome Kern, ComposerLyricist - Otto Harbach, ComposerLyricist - Mike Stern, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Laverne, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jiri Mraz, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Bergonzi, Interprète Instrumental, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1994 Decca Records France
Mike Stern, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Laverne, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jiri Mraz, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Bergonzi, Interprète Instrumental, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1994 Decca Records France
Bronislaw Kaper, ComposerLyricist - Washington, ComposerLyricist - Mike Stern, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Laverne, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jiri Mraz, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Bergonzi, Interprète Instrumental, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1994 Decca Records France
Mike Stern, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Laverne, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jiri Mraz, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Bergonzi, Interprète Instrumental, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1994 Decca Records France
Davis, ComposerLyricist - Ramirez, ComposerLyricist - Sherman, ComposerLyricist - Billy Hart, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Laverne, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jiri Mraz, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Bergonzi, Interprète Instrumental, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1994 Decca Records France
Mike Stern, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Laverne, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jiri Mraz, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Bergonzi, Interprète Instrumental, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1994 Decca Records France
Mike Stern, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Shorter, ComposerLyricist - Billy Hart, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Laverne, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jiri Mraz, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Bergonzi, Interprète Instrumental, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1994 Decca Records France
CHICK COREA, ComposerLyricist - Mike Stern, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Laverne, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jiri Mraz, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Bergonzi, Interprète Instrumental, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1994 Decca Records France
Bronislaw Kaper, ComposerLyricist - Washington, ComposerLyricist - Mike Stern, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Laverne, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jiri Mraz, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Bergonzi, Interprète Instrumental, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2005 Decca Records France
CHICK COREA, Composer - Mike Stern, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Hart, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Laverne, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jiri Mraz, Interprète Instrumental, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Bergonzi, Interprète Instrumental, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2005 Decca Records France
Album review
Noted educator and saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi put together an all-star cast for Vertical Reality, sharing the frontline with guitarist Mike Stern. The title of the album may refer to the nature of Bergonzi's playing and arranging in general; his emphasis is on the vertical, harmonic nature of each tune rather than singable lines and enduring melodies. The presence of Stern (five tracks), as well as the strong supporting cast including Andy LaVerne (piano, four tracks), George Mraz (bass), and Billy Hart (drums), all truly make an impact on this recording. Bergonzi is far subtler and more effective in his approach here, creating accessible post-bop while leaving considerable improvisational space for each of the players. Vertical Reality is split between Bergonzi originals and standards principally arranged by LaVerne. Highlights include a hard-edged, Stern-dominated version of Bergonzi's "Jones" and swinging interpretations of "On Green Dolphin Street" and "Lover Man." This is a recommended Bergonzi release.
© Brian Bartolini /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 01:05:49
- Main artists: Jerry Bergonzi
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Universal Music Division Decca Records France
- Genre: Jazz
© 2005 Universal Music Jazz France This Compilation ℗ 2005 Decca Records France
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