Harry Allen

DIGIPACK EDITION

A beautiful new record by tenor saxophonist Harry Allen and, in our humble opinion, one of the best releases of the year. All of the songs here except one were composed by the great Antonio Carlos Jobim, but you won’t find the usual selection of standard classics. Instead, Allen compiled songs not-so-often heard by the Brazilian master, but which are nevertheless brilliant and deserve a second try. And here they are given subtle and enthusiastic interpetations by Allen and his group, integrated by Helio Alves on piano, Rodolfo Stroeter on bass, Tutty Moreno on drums, and Joyce on guitar and vocals. The only non-Jobim tune is, in fact, an homage to Jobim written by non other than Gerry Mulligan. A CD to treasure!

PERSONNEL:

HARRY ALLEN, tenor sax
HELIO ALVES, piano
RODOLFO STROETER bass
TUTTY MORENO drums

Special guest: JOYCE, guitar & vocals on tracks 2, 5 & 10

New York, July 6 & 7, 2015.

TRACKS:

01. Dindi
02. Chovendo Na Roseira
03. Captain Bacardi
04. Sue Ann
05. Theme for Jobim
06. Mojave
07. Falando de Amor
08. Antigua
09. Angela
10. Voce Vai Ver
11. Tema Jazz