Moon Shadow

by Carlos Garnett

Overview

Tenor saxophonist Carlos Garnett is in fine form on this set, which is more accessible than expected considering his roots in the avant-garde. Although Garnett is the main soloist, there are spots for pianist Carlton Holmes (who deserves to be better known), trumpeter Derrick Gardner, and trombonist Robert Trowers. The music includes a Latinized version of "Giant Steps," a credible remake of "My Favorite Things," a lyrical "Delilah," and the up-tempo modal blues "McCoy Next Block" and "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise" among the highlights. Garnett's tone may take a little getting used to, and though there are quite a few familiar tunes on this album, these versions are fresh, creative, and often full of subtle surprises. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/01/2001
Label:	Savant Records (Jazz) / Savant
UPC:	0633842201122
Rank:	153412

Tracks

1. Moon Shadow
2. Giant Steps
3. Delilah
4. Manha de Carnaval
5. McCoy Next Block
6. The Shadow of Your Smile
7. My Favorite Things
8. Salsa Blue
9. Softly as in a Morning Sunrise

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Carlos Garnett   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Derrick Gardner   Trumpet
Carlton Holmes   Piano
Shingo Okudaira   Drums
Alvin Flythe   Sax (Tenor)
Robert Trowers   Trombone
Neil Clarke   Percussion

Technical Credits

Carlos Garnett   Composer,Producer
Jon Rosenberg   Engineer
Hugo Peretti   Composer
Luiz Bonfa   Composer
Johnny Mandel   Composer
John Coltrane   Composer
Joe Fields   Executive Producer
Hal Wilson   Digital Imaging,Design
Victor Young   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Paul Francis Webster   Composer
Sigmund Romberg   Composer
George David Weiss   Composer
Antonio Maria   Composer
Luigi Creatore   Composer