Name: Vertical Reality by Jerry Bergonzi
Brand: Jerry Bergonzi
SKU: 060249832648
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

Noted educator and saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi put together an all-star cast for Vertical Reality, sharing the frontline with guitarist Mike Stern. The title of the album may refer to the nature of Bergonzi's playing and arranging in general; his emphasis is on the vertical, harmonic nature of each tune rather than singable lines and enduring melodies. The presence of Stern (five tracks), as well as the strong supporting cast including Andy LaVerne (piano, four tracks), George Mraz (bass), and Billy Hart (drums), all truly make an impact on this recording. Bergonzi is far subtler and more effective in his approach here, creating accessible post-bop while leaving considerable improvisational space for each of the players. Vertical Reality is split between Bergonzi originals and standards principally arranged by LaVerne. Highlights include a hard-edged, Stern-dominated version of Bergonzi's "Jones" and swinging interpretations of "On Green Dolphin Street" and "Lover Man." This is a recommended Bergonzi release.
© Brian Bartolini /TiVo

1. Yesterdays

by Jerry Bergonzi

Performer: Mike Stern
Billy Hart
Andy Laverne
Jiri Mraz
Jerry Bergonzi; Performer
Primary Artist: Jerry Bergonzi; Main Performer
Composer: Jerome Kern
Otto Harbach; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Jerome Kern
Otto Harbach; Other

2. Loud-Zee

by Jerry Bergonzi

Primary Artist: Jerry Bergonzi; Main Performer
Performer: Mike Stern
Billy Hart
Andy Laverne
Jiri Mraz
Jerry Bergonzi; Performer
Composer: Jerry Bergonzi; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Bergonzi; Other

3. On Green Dolphin Street

by Jerry Bergonzi

Performer: Mike Stern
Billy Hart
Andy Laverne
Jiri Mraz
Jerry Bergonzi; Performer
Primary Artist: Jerry Bergonzi; Main Performer
Composer: Bronisław Kaper
Washington; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Bronislaw Kaper
Washington; Other

4. Jab

by Jerry Bergonzi

Primary Artist: Jerry Bergonzi; Main Performer
Performer: Mike Stern
Billy Hart
Andy Laverne
Jiri Mraz
Jerry Bergonzi; Performer
Composer: Jerry Bergonzi; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Bergonzi; Other

5. lover Man

by Jerry Bergonzi

Performer: Billy Hart
Andy Laverne
Jiri Mraz
Jerry Bergonzi; Performer
Primary Artist: Jerry Bergonzi; Main Performer
Composer: Davis
Ramirez
Sherman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Davis
Ramirez
Sherman; Other

6. Jones

by Jerry Bergonzi

Primary Artist: Jerry Bergonzi; Main Performer
Performer: Mike Stern
Billy Hart
Andy Laverne
Jiri Mraz
Jerry Bergonzi; Performer
Composer: Jerry Bergonzi; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Bergonzi; Other

7. Fall

by Jerry Bergonzi

Primary Artist: Jerry Bergonzi; Main Performer
Performer: Mike Stern
Billy Hart
Andy Laverne
Jiri Mraz
Jerry Bergonzi; Performer
Composer: Shorter; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Shorter; Other

8. Windows

by Jerry Bergonzi

Performer: Mike Stern
Billy Hart
Andy Laverne
Jiri Mraz
Jerry Bergonzi; Performer
Primary Artist: Jerry Bergonzi; Main Performer
Composer: Chick Corea; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Chick Corea; Other

9. On Green Dolphin Street

by Jerry Bergonzi

Performer: Mike Stern
Billy Hart
Andy Laverne
Jiri Mraz
Jerry Bergonzi; Performer
Primary Artist: Jerry Bergonzi; Main Performer
Composer: Bronisław Kaper
Washington; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Bronislaw Kaper
Washington; Other

10. Windows

by Jerry Bergonzi

Performer: Mike Stern
Billy Hart
Andy Laverne
Jiri Mraz
Jerry Bergonzi; Performer
Primary Artist: Jerry Bergonzi; Main Performer
Composer: Chick Corea; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 5 minutes and 49 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1643x1643 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Bop

Label

Universal Music Division Decca Records France

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

France

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2004

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

60249832648

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Notification

Vertical Reality

1. Yesterdays

2. Loud-Zee

3. On Green Dolphin Street

4. Jab

5. lover Man

6. Jones

7. Fall

8. Windows

9. On Green Dolphin Street

10. Windows

Technical Specifications

Vertical Reality

Product information

Release options

1. Yesterdays

2. Loud-Zee

3. On Green Dolphin Street

4. Jab

5. lover Man

6. Jones

7. Fall

8. Windows

9. On Green Dolphin Street

10. Windows

Technical Specifications