Branford Marsalis Quartet - Eternal (2004) -
Review
Eternal finds saxophonist Branford Marsalis in a contemplative mood performing a mix of original and standard ballads with his usual quartet of pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis, and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts. The title track, written for his wife Nicole, is a hushed and cerebral affair, but never feels anything but warm. Similarly, the lead-off track, "The Ruby and the Pearl," contains the faint blush of Ellington-ian exoticism and "Gloomy Sunday" brings to mind the rumbling and atmospheric late-'60s work of longtime Marsalis touchstone John Coltrane. The album, his second solo outing for his Marsalis Music label, is dedicated in memory to a list of people one can only assume were as influential musically on Marsalis as emotionally. Among them are bassist Malachi Favors, drummer Elvin Jones, saxophonist Steve Lacy, and the one and only Ray Charles. Their spirits are palpable here as Marsalis and his band have clearly documented a handful of quietly beautiful and deeply moving performances.
Tracks
1.- The Ruby and the Pearl
2.- Reika's Loss
3.- Gloomy Sunday
4.- The Lonely Swan
5.- Dinner for One Please, James
6.- Muldoon
7.- Eternal
Personnel
Greg Calbi Mastering
Joey Calderazzo Piano, Musician
Rob "Wacko" Hunter Engineer, Mixing
Arnold Levine Art Direction, Design
Branford Marsalis Saxophone, Producer, Musician
Eric Revis Bass, Musician
Sarah Lainie Smith Art Producer
Roderick Ward Production Coordination
Jeff "Tain" Watts Drums, Musician
Rafi Zabor Liner Notes
Release Date
Sep 14, 2004
Recording Date
Oct 7, 2003-Oct 10, 2003
EAC - APE+Cue (High Compression) - All Covers - 350 mb
Branford.Marsalis.Quartet.-Eternal.-(2004).-(APE+Covers).-By.Travis.rar
A present for all those one who are in love :wub: Enjoy these great ballads
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