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Mike LeDonne, who is better known as a pianist, is also a talented organist in the Jimmy Smith/Charles Earland/Don Patterson tradition. His quartet set is straight-ahead hard bop rather than soul-jazz, with excellent solos from LeDonne, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, and guitarist Peter Bernstein (who is particularly strong on "Delilah") and fine support from drummer Joe Farnsworth. Most memorable are a pair of medium-tempo blues ("You'll See" and "Pisces Soul"), "Silverdust" (which is based partly on the chord changes of "King Porter Stomp"), and a cooking version of "Close to You." Although nothing innovative or overly surprising occurs, the music is well played and Alexander in particular has plenty of spirited solos. ~ Scott Yanow
Liner Note Author: Sid Gribetz.
Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (11/05/2003).
Personnel: Mike LeDonne (Hammond b-3 organ); Peter Bernstein (guitar); Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone); Joe Farnsworth (drums).
Audio Mixer: Rudy Van Gelder.
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Mike LeDonne Smokin' Out Loud Songs | 1. | One for Don |
| 2. | Delilah |
| 3. | After the Love Has Gone |
| 4. | You'll See |
| 5. | Superstar |
| 6. | Silverdust |
| 7. | French Spice |
| 8. | They Long to Be Close to You |
| 9. | Pisces Soul |
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