Eddie Higgins Quintet - It's Magic (Japanese edition)
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Eddie Higgins, piano [click here to see more vinyl featuring Eddie Higgins]
Scott Hamilton, tenor sax
Ken Peplowski, tenor sax, clarinet
Jay Leonhart, bass
Ben Riley, drums
1 LP, standard sleeve
Limited Edition
Original Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Japanese Pressing
Label : Venus
Original Label : Venus
Recorded at The Studio, N.Y., October 18, 2006.
Engineered by Katherine Miller
Produced by Tetsuo Hara, Todd Barkan
Remastered by Tetsuo Hara
Originally released in 2006
Reissued in 2021
Tracks :
Side A:
- It's Magic
- Autumn Leaves II
- Ghost Of A Chance
Side B:
- I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
- I Never Knew
- Suddenly
- Mood Indigo
Reviews :
"Eddie Higgins has been an active jazz musician since the late '50s, though he has developed an especially strong following in Japan, resulting in numerous opportunities to record for Japanese jazz labels. This single-disc set features the bandleader with tenor saxophonists Scott Hamilton and Ken Peplowski, along with bassist Jay Leonhart and drummer Ben Riley. The primary focus is on slow, lush interpretations of ballads, with Hamilton having more of a straight-ahead approach when compared to Peplowski's more personal, conversational style. Exceptions include the snappy, swinging take of "I Never Knew," a breezy arrangement with Peplowski's gritty solo taking top honors, and the driving explorations of "Autumn Leaves." Peplowski switches to clarinet for part of the session, especially the gorgeous take of "Mood Indigo." Throughout the date, Higgins' engaging piano seems effortless, as the songs have likely long been a part of his repertoire." AllMusic Review by Ken Dryden
Ratings :
AllMusic 4/5 , Discogs 4.5/5