The original 1994 CD release of this gorgeous, evocative collaboration between Jack and Larry was heralded as one of Pierre's best recordings for good reason. This is mellow jazz that's lyrical and powerfully moving. A warm, dark-toned, soulful trumpeter—Mingus’ last trumpet star—making magic with the master of romantic jazz piano. Steve Novosel’s rich-toned bass solidly anchors both the groove and the harmonies. The new transfer sounds a bit warmer, the piano and trumpet overtones are more refined and spacious, and the attack and resonances of Novosel's bowed and plucked bass are more present and nuanced.
The original unedited analog tapes of this recording session survived the 2007 fire at Mapleshade Studio. They were restored, transferred and re-edited by Paul Gold at Salt Mastering to create the new 24/96 digital master for this beautiful album.
1. Bess, You Is My Woman* (I. Gershwin)
2. Epitaph For Seikolos (J. Walrath)
3. Shadows* (L. Willis)
4. Kirsten* (J. Walrath)
5. Monk's Feet (J. Walrath)
6. Road To Sophia (J. Walrath)
7. Blues In F (improvised)
8. Green Eyes (L. Willis)
*Steve Novosel-Bass
Production Credits
Recorded at the Mapleshade Beechwood Studio in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Produced by Jack Walrath, Larry Willis & Pierre Sprey
Recorded by Pierre Sprey
Mastered by Paul Gold, Salt Mastering
A/D transfer using a Telefunken M15 deck and Prism AD2 converter