Tales of the Pilot: Bud Shank Plays the Music of David Peck

by Bud Shank

Overview

David Peck, a Seattle-based pianist, heads the group Syzygy, a quartet that also includes guitarists David Peterson, bassist Chuck Deardorf and drummer Dave Coleman. Altoist Bud Shank had Peck and Deardorf as regular members of his own unit for a few years before deciding to feature nine of the pianist's compositions (and his full group) during his Capri CD. Shank had become a much more passionate and distinctive altoist since his initial fame as a cool altoist in the 1950s and he is in typically fine form during this pleasing release. Peck's originals range from the gospellish "Why Tell Me Now" and the driving "Cedar and Billy" to the pretty "Waltz for Janet E." and the lyrical ballad "Bouquet of Fires." The music falls into the area of modern mainstream jazz but has enough variety for the set to stay stimulating all the way through. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/30/1994
Label:	Capri
UPC:	0054987402524
Rank:	183263

Tracks

1. Now She Dances
2. Stars Also Shine
3. Why Tell Me Now
4. Cedar and Billy
5. Waltz for Jane E.
6. Bouquet of Fires
7. Split Infinity
8. Night at the Opera

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bud Shank   Primary Artist,Saxophone
Dave Coleman   Guest Artist,Drums
Chuck Deardorf   Guest Artist,Bass
David Peterson   Guest Artist,Guitar
David Peck   Guest Artist
Dave Peck   Piano

Technical Credits

Dave Peck   Composer
Bud Shank   Producer
Neville Pearsall   Assistant Engineer
Jim Wilke   Liner Notes
Wally Traugott   Mastering
Thomas C. Burns   Engineer,Producer,Photography
Terry Orin   Design,Artwork