Jazz
Recorded July, 2002
Bill Mays, piano, (vocal on I'm A Homebody)
Matt Wilson, drums
Martin Wind, bass
The horrible events of September 11 occurred as I was thinking about material for this CD. With all the time I spend on the road, coming back home feels all the more meaningful and precious. I wrote four things that reflect this and there're a couple of home standards; the title track is from Dvorak's New World symphony and I sing Red Mitchell's I'm A Homebody to close out the proceedings! The CD is dedicated to three of my heroes: Red, Shelly Manne and Jiimmy Rowles. As on "Summer Sketches" I really love the natural and warm sound Matt Balitsaris got on the Steinway piano and the trio. Great recorded sound--and in the CD booklet some beautiful scenic photography by Judy Kirtley! |
