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Andy Fusco: Remembrance
ByRemembrance possesses the strengths that one has come to expect from Fusco's records: Chemistry between individual players and a willingness to challenge one another; equal emphasis on the execution of the heads and interaction between the soloists and rhythm section; plus an abundance of attention grabbing details in the midst of cogent tracks.
Fusco's improvisations possess the flair and moxie of a seasoned bebopper, but there's more at play than any homage to

Charlie Parker
saxophone, alto1920 - 1955

Peter Zak
piano
David Wong
bass
Jason Tiemann
drumsThe wisdom and insight that often accompany maturity also applies to trumpeter

Joe Magnarelli
trumpetb.1960

Billy Higgins
drums1936 - 2001
As an ensemble player, accompanist for Fusco's and Magnarelli's solos as well as an improviser, pianist Peter Zak is in the middle of everything, yet doesn't mess with the band's equilibrium. He cleaves to Fusco during the melody of "I'm A Fool To Want You" without detracting from the saxophonist or the ballad flavor. A brief, blazing bebop introduction to "Limehouse Blues" sets the tone for the entire track. It's a kick to hear him spontaneously play back one of Fusco's solo phrasesin a flash, here and goneduring Magnarelli's "All American." Zak's combinations of single note lines and chords throughout two choruses leading to the head of "It's A Blue World" are judicious and playful.
Remembrance meets the criteria of an exceptional jazz recording: A bracing combination of material, ensemble work, rapport between improvisers and rhythm section, as well as soloists of an individualist bent who never forget that it's the music as a whole that really matters. ">
Track Listing
Conception; It's A Blue World; Good Morning Heartache; Tchau; Limehouse Blues; Remembrance; Blues For Bailey's; All American; I'm A Fool To Want You; Navan's Apple.
Personnel
Andy Fusco
saxophone, altoJoe Magnarelli
trumpetPeter Zak
pianoDavid Wong
bassJason Tiemann
drumsAlbum information
Title: Remembrance | Year Released: 2020 | Record Label: SteepleChase Records
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