Joe Bonner

• 180 GRAM VINYL

• LIMITED EDITION

• AUDIOPHILE RE-MASTERED

• 4 1/2 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

Originally released by Theresa in 1992, this frequently exquisite set features the McCoy Tyner-inspired piano of Joe Bonner on four originals, Cal Massey's Quiet Dawn, and Lush Life. Bonner and a rhythm section are joined by a string quartet, trumpet, trombone, and flutist Holly Hofmann (the leader provided the arrangements) for music that is both lyrical and often passionate. Bonner is an underrated talent, and this is one of his finest recordings.

PERSONNEL:

• Joseph Bonner - piano
• Paul Warburton - bass
• J. Thomas Tilton - drums

• with:
• Beverly Woolery - cello
• Holly Hofmann - flute
• Gary Olson - trombone
• Eddie Shu - trumpet
• Carol Garrett - viola
• Carol Michalowski - violin [1st]
• Peggy Sullivan - Violin [2nd]

Copenhagen, 1978-79

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Impressions Of Copenhagen / R.V.
• A2. The Northstar
• A3. I'll Say No This Time

• SIDE B
• B1. Quiet Dawn
• B2. Why Am I Here?