Originally released in 1988 under the name of the V.I.P. Trio, this audiophile recording—intended solely for the Japanese market—finally receives worldwide distribution. Veteran bassist Pat Senatore produced Standards, which puts him in the legendary company of pianist Cedar Walton and drummer Billy Higgins. Senatore’s soulful and lyrical bass shines in a program of jazz standards, recorded in audiophile quality sound.In the mid 1980s, Walton had relocated to California, working up and down the coast, out to Japan, and back to New York when he was booked there.
Senatore had a record deal with Japanese businessman Ken Akemoto, who stopped over in Los Angeles to record a handful of albums. The bassist chose Walton —even then one of the standard-bearers of mainstream jazz piano— though they had never worked together before. Higgins was Walton’s drummer of choice and had been the house drummer at Senatore’s Malibu jazz club Pasquale’s.Though Senatore was the leader of the record, he respectfully shared billing with Walton and Higgins under the name of The V.I.P. The musicians came to terms easily, and the results were gratifying to all concerned. Walton’s masterful piano, Senatore’s soulful bass and the dancing sticks of Higgins made for a magical a combination that could scarcely be topped. Total time: 66:55 min.01.
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I Didn’t Know What Time It Was (Rodgers-Hart) 7:52. Album detailsPreviously released as “Standard Album” on California Breeze PCB-0002The V.I.P.
Trio are:Cedar Walton, piano; Pat Senatore, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.Recorded at Mad Hatter Recording Studio, Los Angeles, March 7 & 8, 1988Recording Engineer: Bernie KirshAssisted by Duncan AldrichOriginal recordings produced by Pat Senatore & Ken AkemotoNewly mastered by Ron Boustead at Precision Mastering, HollywoodNew liner notes: Kirk SilsbeeThis CD reissue produced by Jordi PujolStereo 24-Bit Digitally Remastered. Press reviews'Back in 1988, bassist Pat Senatore had finished his stint with Herb Alpert and was running his own hip jazz club Pasquale’s in Malibu. He was usually the bassist for the incoming artists, and with locals like Cedar Walton/p and Billy Higgins/dr looking for night gigs, he could provide visiting artists like Joe Henderson or Zoot Sims with first rate rhythm.
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By Cedar Walton. Artist Transcriptions. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.672321).Item Number: HL.672321ISBN. Artist Transcriptions.An acclaimed hard-bop pianist who has performed with a who's who of artists, Cedar Walton is also a highly respected composer.
This collection showcases his unique playing style through note-for-note piano transcriptions of Walton originals (Bolivia. Firm Roots.
Bremond's Blues), and classic standards (I'm Old Fashioned. If I Were a Bell. The Meaning of the Blues. Something in Common. Stella by Starlight).
Includes a biography and a discography. By Cedar Walton. Artist Transcriptions. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.672321).Item Number: HL.672321ISBN.
Artist Transcriptions.An acclaimed hard-bop pianist who has performed with a who's who of artists, Cedar Walton is also a highly respected composer. This collection showcases his unique playing style through note-for-note piano transcriptions of Walton originals (Bolivia. Firm Roots.
Bremond's Blues), and classic standards (I'm Old Fashioned. If I Were a Bell. The Meaning of the Blues. Something in Common. Stella by Starlight). Includes a biography and a discography. Review Guidelines.
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Read Sheet Music Plus's complete. This note-for-note transcription give the essential Walton's riffs and patterns. Actually the collection allows to perform Walton's tunes like 'Bolivia', 'Firm roots' or 'Something in Common', out of standard chord changes - even if this is quite demanding. The way he played 'I'm old fashioned' and.' The meaning of the blues' and moreover the twist and turns to reach the theme of 'Stella by starlight' have amazed the amateur jazz lover pianist I am.24 of 45 people found this review helpful.Was this review useful?.