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Recorded live between 1993 & 1996. Includes liner notes by Hans Nagel-Heyer.
One of the more impressive "Young Lions" to come out of straight-ahead jazz in the 1990s was Harry Allen, a tenor saxophonist with a breathy, appealing tone along the lines of Stan Getz, Lester Young, and Zoot Sims. Allen (who shouldn't be confused with the hip-hop journalist) is no innovator; although Love Songs Live! was recorded live in different parts of Europe from 1993-1996, it recycles the jazz of the 1940s and 1950s. But there's no law stating that every jazz musician who comes along has to be an innovator; jazz has room for both innovators and traditionalists, and Allen is definitely an example of the latter. As its title indicates, this German release is a collection of live performances of ballads. Most of the time, Allen turns his attention to standards that jazz fans have heard time and time again, including "Stardust," "Every Time We Say Goodbye," "But Beautiful," and Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Lady," and one can't help but wish that he would surprise us occasionally and make some less obvious choices. Instead of giving the jazz world yet another version of "Sweet Lorraine," how about surprising listeners with some gems that haven't been done to death? But Allen plays so soulfully and has such an appealing tone that one is inclined to be forgiving. All things considered, this pleasing, if predictable, collection paints an attractive picture of the Young Lion. ~ Alex Henderson
All tracks are digitally remastered.
Personnel includes: Harry Allen (tenor saxophone); Howard Alden (guitar); Dave McKenna, Brian Dee (piano); Frank Tate, Len Skeat (bass); Butch Miles, Oliver Jackson (drums).
Compilation producer: Frank Nagel-Heyer.
JazzTimes (5/01, p.128) - "...Allen is a musician who values melody and sound above all else....in the company of top ranking trumpeter Randy Sandke and guitarist Howard Alden...Allen puts his stamp on 10 ballads..." Harry Allen Love Songs Live! Songs | 1. | But Beautiful | |
| 2. | Every Time We Say Goodbye | |
| 3. | Once I Loved | |
| 4. | Sweet Lorraine | $0.99 | |
| 5. | Skyscraper | |
| 6. | Touch of Your Lips, The | |
| 7. | This Time the Dream's on Me | |
| 8. | Sophisticated Lady | |
| 9. | O Grande Amor | |
| 10. | Stardust | |
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