Scott Hamilton, Paolo Birro – Pure Imagination (2019) [SACD ISO]

Scott Hamilton, Paolo Birro – Pure Imagination (2019) [SACD ISO]
SACD Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 01:03:55 minutes | 1,05 GB
Genre: Jazz | Publisher (label): Fonè Jazz – SACD 205

This album was recorded in the ancient Palazzo di Scoto di Semifonte in Certaldo Alto (FI). For this recording Giulio Cesare Ricci used the legendary original Neumann U47, U48 and M49 tube microphones. The mastering was made using the entirely analog and valve Signoricci system. The master was realized with the Ampex ATR 102, 2 tracks, 1/2 inch, 30ips. “As no editing has been made, all the tracks on this record are heard as they were performed”. The program chosen for this album is particularly refined and this makes it attractive. Alongside standards that fall within Scott Hamilton’s more usual and familiar repertoire, the American saxophonist has thought of pieces that are more unusual for him but congenial to the duo (Scott Hamilton sax, Paolo Birro piano) who interpret them in a heartfelt and inspired way.In fact, we find a rarely heard ballad like “If I’m Lucky”, masterpieces from musicals like “That’s Entertainment” (from “The Band Wagon” of 1953) and “You’re Gonna Hear From Me” of 1965 written by the well-known recently deceased pianist and conductor André Previn. Finally, two pieces by great instrumentalists/composers in the history of jazz, “Day Dream” by Billy Strayhorn and “Funkallero” by Bill Evans. An album not to be missed!

Tracklist:

01 – Expense Account 4:53
02 – You’re Gonna Hear From Me 5:01
03 – That’s Entertainment 6:21
04 – If I’m Lucky 6:01
05 – Day Dream 4:58
06 – Funkallero 6:51
07 – Easy To Love 6:44
08 – Con Alma 6:50
09 – Pure Imagination 4:33
10 – All God’s Children Got Rhythm 6:00
11 – Drinkin’ And Driving 5:38

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