Live at Birdland

RELEASE
June 24, 1997
LABEL
Concord
GENRES
Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz

Album Review

This excellent set from guitarist Jimmy Bruno can easily be divided into two. The first four numbers (which include "Move" and "Grooveyard") showcase Bruno in a trio with bassist Craig Thomas and drummer Vince Ector; the guitarist mostly swings quite hard. The other six songs feature the great altoist Bobby Watson, who takes spirited solos on "Segment," "Au Privave," and "Anthropology," adding to the intensity and drive of this high-quality bop set. There are some quieter moments, including an alto/guitar duet on "These Foolish Things," but the uptempo tunes are most memorable. Recommended.
Scott Yanow, Rovi

Track Listing

  1. Introduction
  2. F 8
  3. Move
  4. Grooveyard
  5. Valse Hot
  6. Segment
  7. Au Privave
  8. These Foolish Things
  9. For J.T.
  10. Anthropology
  11. My One and Only Love