| Jazz violin is heaven (review from amazon.com) |
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You gotta hear "Estrellita" for some smooth jazz fiddlin' from this master, Johnny Frigo. I think there are too many cuts on this album in which we don't hear enough of him, but rather too much of his accompanists, as good as they are.
"Early Autumn" is another super smooth number, but too much guitar and bass in there, in my view.
"You Stepped Out Of A Dream" has more zip, but still charms.
"In A Sentimental Mood" starts with a lovely solo fiddle from Johnny, then proceeds with accompanyment and some dreamy melody.
"The Song Is You" shows the best integration of the fine playing of the Pizzarelli brothers with Johnny's strong fiddlin' in this powerful piece that really rolls. You'll really hear that bass drum.
"I'm Through With Love" is as tender as creme cheese. A song like this is why we love jazz violin.
"Summer Me, Winter Me" has a Brazilian beat to it, nice drum work. Great fiddle.
Overall, this is a very enjoyable album by Johnny and the Pizzarellis. I can't wait to get more of his work!
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| Wow! What playing! What sonics! (review from amazon.com) |
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| These guys could be musical just walking down the street. Bucky and John Pizzarelli are wonderful, but the find of finds is violin man Johnny Frigo. Check out track 10 - a blistering version of "The Song Is You". Django and Stephane may have sounded this good from time to time, but it's hard to imagine anyone doing this Hot Club of France-style stuff with more energy, wit or style. And Chesky's sonics are jaw-dropping. This 128-bit encoded recording is close to a decade old but is still one of the finest CD's ever pressed. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
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