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Although cornetist Ruby Braff is joined on this set by flügelhornist Warren Vaché, trombonist Roy Williams, guitarist Howard Alden, pianist Brian Lemon, bassist Dave Green, and drummer Allan Ganley, Vaché's role is, in reality, minor (mostly just ensemble parts with a few short solos), and Williams is only on a few numbers, although he plays very well. Fortunately, Braff is in prime form throughout, even better here than on The First Set; the phrase "adoration of the melody" (which he coined a few decades ago) perfectly fits his lyrical improvisations. The repertoire consists of veteran standards and the highlights include "I Cried for You," "Pennies from Heaven," and "I Know That You Know," although all nine selections are quite enjoyable. Braff, a master at utilizing his lower register, sometimes has a musical conversation with himself, jumping between registers. Swing pianist Lemon sounds inspired throughout, while guitarist Alden has a few good spots. A typically rewarding Ruby Braff session.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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Roy Williams, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Ruby Braff, MainArtist - Howard Alden, FeaturedArtist - Allan Ganley, FeaturedArtist - Warren Vaché, MainArtist - Dave Green, MainArtist - DOMINO ANTOINE, Composer, Lyricist - Brian Lemon, MainArtist - Young Al, Composer, Lyricist
1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd 1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd
Roy Williams, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Ruby Braff, MainArtist - Howard Alden, FeaturedArtist - Allan Ganley, FeaturedArtist - Warren Vaché, MainArtist - Dave Green, MainArtist - Jenkins Gordon, Composer, Lyricist - MERCER JOHN H, Composer, Lyricist - HANIGHEN BERNARD D, Composer, Lyricist - Brian Lemon, MainArtist
1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd 1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd
Roy Williams, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Ruby Braff, MainArtist - Howard Alden, FeaturedArtist - Allan Ganley, FeaturedArtist - Warren Vaché, MainArtist - Dave Green, MainArtist - Freed Arthur, Composer - Arnheim Gus, Composer, Lyricist - Lyman Abe, Composer, Lyricist - Brian Lemon, MainArtist
1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd 1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd
Roy Williams, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Ruby Braff, MainArtist - Howard Alden, FeaturedArtist - Allan Ganley, FeaturedArtist - Warren Vaché, MainArtist - Dave Green, MainArtist - BURKE JOHNNY, Composer, Lyricist - Johnston Arthur, Composer, Lyricist - Brian Lemon, MainArtist
1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd 1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd
Roy Williams, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Ruby Braff, MainArtist - Howard Alden, FeaturedArtist - Allan Ganley, FeaturedArtist - Warren Vaché, MainArtist - Dave Green, MainArtist - Basie Count, Composer, Lyricist - Brian Lemon, MainArtist - Edison Harry Sweets, Composer, Lyricist
1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd 1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd
Roy Williams, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Ruby Braff, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist - Howard Alden, FeaturedArtist - Allan Ganley, FeaturedArtist - Warren Vaché, MainArtist - Dave Green, MainArtist - Brian Lemon, MainArtist
1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd 1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd
Roy Williams, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Ruby Braff, MainArtist - Howard Alden, FeaturedArtist - Allan Ganley, FeaturedArtist - Warren Vaché, MainArtist - Dave Green, MainArtist - Whiting Richard A, Composer - ROBIN LEO, Composer, Lyricist - Rainger Ralph, Composer, Lyricist - Brian Lemon, MainArtist
1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd 1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd
Roy Williams, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Ruby Braff, MainArtist - Howard Alden, FeaturedArtist - Allan Ganley, FeaturedArtist - Warren Vaché, MainArtist - Dave Green, MainArtist - Non Protected Shares, Composer, Lyricist - HARBACH OTTO A, Composer, Lyricist - Youmans Vincent, Composer, Lyricist - Caldwell Anne, Composer, Lyricist - Brian Lemon, MainArtist
1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd 1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd
Roy Williams, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Ruby Braff, MainArtist - Howard Alden, FeaturedArtist - Allan Ganley, FeaturedArtist - Warren Vaché, MainArtist - Dave Green, MainArtist - Denniker Paul, Composer, Lyricist - Redman Don, Composer - Davis Joe, Composer, Lyricist - Brian Lemon, MainArtist
1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd 1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd
Album review
Although cornetist Ruby Braff is joined on this set by flügelhornist Warren Vaché, trombonist Roy Williams, guitarist Howard Alden, pianist Brian Lemon, bassist Dave Green, and drummer Allan Ganley, Vaché's role is, in reality, minor (mostly just ensemble parts with a few short solos), and Williams is only on a few numbers, although he plays very well. Fortunately, Braff is in prime form throughout, even better here than on The First Set; the phrase "adoration of the melody" (which he coined a few decades ago) perfectly fits his lyrical improvisations. The repertoire consists of veteran standards and the highlights include "I Cried for You," "Pennies from Heaven," and "I Know That You Know," although all nine selections are quite enjoyable. Braff, a master at utilizing his lower register, sometimes has a musical conversation with himself, jumping between registers. Swing pianist Lemon sounds inspired throughout, while guitarist Alden has a few good spots. A typically rewarding Ruby Braff session.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 01:03:49
- Main artists: Ruby Braff Warren Vaché Brian Lemon Dave Green
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Zephyr Records
- Genre: Jazz Contemporary Jazz
1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd 1998 Zephyr Publishing Ltd
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