Music Box by John Donaldson - Uhune

ALBUM

British jazz pianist John Donaldson got a bit of exposure in the U.S. through his CDs for Koch, though most of his recordings have been for European labels. This trio session was made in Italy with bassist Oli Hayhurst and drummer Asaf Sirkis, mixing familiar jazz compositions with a few originals by the leader. Both Thelonious Monk pieces, "Trinkle, Tinkle" and "Light Blue," are played with off-center percussion, while he sticks to a conventional approach for the shimmering ballad "What's New." Bobby Timmons' gospel-infused "Dis Here" is in good hands with the trio, with Donaldson's understated yet swinging soul-jazz arrangement. Donaldson's sensitive, lyrical solo rendition of Bill Evans' melancholy "We Will Meet Again" is superb. Each of the pianist's compositions leaves a lasting impression, particularly the moving salute to Michel Petrucciani simply called "Petrucciani," along with the intricate miniature "Music Box." The rollicking setting of "Hey There" (from the Broadway musical Pajama Game) is also a nice surprise.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo

1. Trinkle Tinkle

by John Donaldson

Primary Artist: John Donaldson; Main Performer
Performer: John Donaldson; Performer
Composer: Thelonious Monk; Composer
Author: Thelonious Monk; Production

2. Light Blue

by John Donaldson

Primary Artist: John Donaldson; Main Performer
Performer: John Donaldson; Performer
Composer: Thelonious Monk; Composer
Author: Thelonious Monk; Production

3. Petrucciani (Solo)

by John Donaldson

Primary Artist: John Donaldson; Main Performer
Performer: John Donaldson; Performer
Composer: John Donaldson; Composer
Author: John Donaldson; Production

4. Unknown

by John Donaldson

Primary Artist: John Donaldson; Main Performer
Performer: John Donaldson; Performer
Composer: John Donaldson
Asaf Sirkis; Composer
Author: John Donaldson
Asaf Sirkis; Production

5. Pearl's Song

by John Donaldson

Primary Artist: John Donaldson; Main Performer
Performer: John Donaldson; Performer
Composer: John Donaldson; Composer
Author: John Donaldson; Production

6. What's New

by John Donaldson

Primary Artist: John Donaldson; Main Performer
Performer: John Donaldson; Performer
Composer: Bob Haggart; Composer
Author: Bob Haggart; Production

7. Dis Here

by John Donaldson

Primary Artist: John Donaldson; Main Performer
Performer: John Donaldson; Performer
Composer: Bobby Timmons; Composer
Author: Bobby Timmons; Production

8. Music Box

by John Donaldson

Primary Artist: John Donaldson; Main Performer
Performer: John Donaldson; Performer
Composer: John Donaldson; Composer
Author: John Donaldson; Production

9. Hey There

by John Donaldson

Primary Artist: John Donaldson; Main Performer
Performer: John Donaldson; Performer
Composer: Richard Adler
Jerry Ross; Composer
Author: Richard Adler
Jerry Ross; Production

10. We Will Meet Again (Solo)

by John Donaldson

Primary Artist: John Donaldson; Main Performer
Performer: John Donaldson; Performer
Composer: Bill Evans; Composer
Author: Bill Evans; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

47 minutes and 4 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 2400x2400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Contemporary Jazz, Jazz, Post Bop

Label

Woodville Records

Music Distribution Service

IIP DDS

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 26, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

5060053381100