Fall Night

by Mitch Paliga

Overview

Relatively few jazz musicians take up soprano sax compared to the rest of the reed family, but Mitch Paliga is one who has mastered his instrument. These 2006 sessions focus exclusively on his originals, with Jo Ann Daugherty on Fender Rhodes, guitarist John McLean bassist Patrick Williams and drummer Ryan Bennett interpreting his demanding charts. Paliga's fluid approach never gets carried away, while the sensitive rhythm section complements him, with McLean's solos also meriting attention. The heartfelt ballad "QP Doll" deserves to have lyrics. Daugherty switches to accordion and McLean to acoustic guitar for the menacing "Blues for October." "Fall Night" also casts an eerie spell, with the sparse use of the bass and the keyboard's spooky chords. One less successful piece is the dark, funky "Over and Over," a throwback to the early fusion era with a mundane vamp which distracts from Paliga's adventurous solo. Recommended. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	02/19/2008
Label:	Origin Records
UPC:	0805558249723
Rank:	173260

Tracks

1. Brittle
2. QP Doll
3. Over and Over
4. Blues for October
5. Fall Night
6. Shadow People
7. Small Town Episode

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Mitch Paliga   Primary Artist,Sax (Soprano)
Patrick Williams   Bass (Acoustic)
John McLean   Guitar
Jo Ann Daugherty   Accordion,Fender Rhodes

Technical Credits

Brian Schwab   Mastering,Mixing,Engineer
Mitch Paliga   Composer,Producer
Michael Jackson   Photography
Jo Ann Daugherty   Assistant