Astor & Elis

by Phil Woods

Overview

Phil Woods can usually be counted on to record consistently explosive bop-oriented sets with his regular quintet but Astor & Elis is quite different. The altoist dedicates the performance to the singer Elis Regina, the influential modern tango composer Astor Piazzolla and indirectly to Dizzy Gillespie. Joined by a sextet that includes the talented cellist Eric Friedlander, pianist Bill Charlap and Phil Markowitz on synthesizer, Woods alternates between playing alto on Brazilian-flavored material and utilizing his clarinet for Piazzolla's music. The emphasis is generally on lyrical and heartfelt ballad statements with occasional heated passages; Dizzy's "Con Alma" is the only jazz standard on the set. This attractive music favorably shows off Woods' versatility. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	09/17/1996
Label:	Chesky Records
UPC:	0090368014627
Rank:	243096

Tracks

1. Dois Pra L¿¿, Dois Pra C¿¿
2. Piece for Piazzolla
3. Adios Nonino
4. Oblivi¿¿n
5. Milonga del Angel
6. Leijia's Game
7. Invierno Porte¿¿o
8. Elis
9. Introduction to Cais/Astr¿¿s da Porta
10. Nada Ser¿¿ Como Antes
11. Con Alma

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Phil Woods   Primary Artist,Clarinet,Sax (Alto)
David Finck   Bass
Bill Charlap   Piano
Erik Friedlander   Cello
Duduka Da Fonseca   Drums,Percussion
Phil Markowitz   Synthesizer

Technical Credits

Norman Chesky   Executive Producer
Milton Nascimento   Composer
Aldir Blanc   Composer
Astor Piazzolla   Composer
Tom Sheehan   Piano Technician
David Chesky   Producer
Bill Goodwin   Producer
Gene Lees   Liner Notes
Phil Woods   Composer
Lisa J. Marks   Project Director
Asier Leatxe   Session Assistant
Nilton Bastos   Composer
Steve Guttenberg   Assistant Producer
Phillip Sztenderowicz   Assistant Engineer
Alan Nahigian   Photography
Aldo Sampieri   Design,Artwork
Doug Melanson   Session Assistant
David Windmuller   Session Assistant
Daniel Clurman   Assistant Producer,Production Assistant
Lisa Hershfield   Assistant Producer,Production Assistant
Bob Katz   Engineer
Barry Wolifson   Assistant Engineer
Joao Bosco   Composer
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
Ronaldo Bastos   Composer
Nick Prout   Editing,Mastering