We Used To Dance
Surrounded by Stan Getz’s legendary rhythm section—Kenny Barron, Rufus Reid and Victor Lewis—this is Frahm’s “coming out party” for his maturing artistry. An ambitious work, it features six of his original compositions that come to life in beautiful and variegated ways in the hands of this remarkable band.
Credits
- Joel Frahm – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Kenny Barron – piano
- Rufus Reid – bass
- Victor Lewis – drums
Press
“Mr. Frahm's tenor saxophone playing has rarely sounded roomier or more relaxed than it does on "We Used To Dance" (Anzic)”
— Nate Chinen, The New York Times
“Frahm proves to be captivating on this quartet recording. He's smoky and soulful when called for, and experimental, too. A sage intelligence is at work even in his originals … Barron's presence — and those of his compatriots — give this recording stature and some high-end accompaniment.”
— Karl Stark, Philadelphia Inquirer
“already acclaimed … Frahm plays robustly and eloquently on tenor saxophone … backed by a dream rhythm section consisting of piano great Kenny Barron, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Victor Lewis … dubbed by Down Beat as "a rising star"”
— Owen McNally, Hartford Courant
“Ask any New York tenor player to name the best young tenor players in New York and Joel Frahm's name will be on the short list … Frahm can play hard and still develop fresh ideas with great clarity … They are all masters of the modern mainstream idiom … they surround his clarion saxophone sound with airy elegance and energy … There are three concise, emotionally authentic ballads as flawless as anything he has ever recorded … As an improviser, he is the real deal … Frahm's extension of the song gives it cumulative power and resonance … he eventually breaks free into long, piercing calls in his horn's upper register … The new Anzic label bears watching”
— Thomas Conrad, Stereophile
“Joel Frahm is a serious, straight-ahead hard-bop saxophonist who's developing a habit of releasing top-notch albums … the results are immensely satisfying … Frahm could pass for a young Phil Woods on tenor … He works magic through the quicker tempos”
— Steve Greenlee, JazzTimes
Details
- Catalog Number
- ANZ-0013
- Released
- August 14, 2007
- Label
- Anzic Records
- Formats
- CD, WAV Download, MP3 Download
- CD UPC
- 616892889427
- MP3 Download UPC
- 896434001016
