George Garzone is a very versatile tenor saxophonist who can play both inside and outside. This particular recording finds
Garzone sticking mostly to standards (including "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most," "Night and Day," "What Is This Thing Called Love," and "Nature Boy"), plus two of his originals and one song by guitarist
Chuck Loeb.
Garzone is featured with up to six other players (including pianist
David Kikoski, bassist
Eddie Gomez, and drummer
Lenny White), and there are two vocals for
Luciana Souza.
Garzone's warm tone and unpredictable style (he occasionally hints at going outside) keep this music stimulating. Well worth checking out. ~ Scott Yanow