Phil Woods Quintet - Ballads & Blues

Woods joined by superb quintet!

One of the best living alto saxophone players, Phil Woods returned to Venus Records for the first time in six years with his star-studded quintet which includes Brian Lynch and Bill Charlap.

Recorded in 2008, Ballads & Blues also represents Woods' first composer's songbook dedicated to Billy Strayhorn. Choosing predominantly slow and medium tempos, Woods shines with his big, warm and expressive tone, soulful blues feel and wailing melancholy. The supporting cast is also superb. This album will be remembered as one of Woods' best. Single Layer Stereo SACD. Japanese pressing.

Musicians:
Phil Woods, alto sax
Brian Lynch, trumpet
Bill Charlap, piano
Steve Gilmore, bass
Bill Goodwin, drums

1. Blood Count

2. Flower Is A Lovesome Thing

3. Balcony Serenade

4. Isfahan

5. Ballad Medley~I Didn't Know About You ~Lotus Blossom ~Don't You Know I Care

6. How Little We Know

7. Ballad For Very Tired And Very Sad Lotus Eaters

8. Lush Life

9. My Little Brown Book

10. Rain Check

11. Jonny Come Lately

12. Take The A Train

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