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Jerry Bergonzi - Tenor Of The Times CD


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Jerry Bergonzi has long been one of the top tenor saxophonists of his generation, though too many critics have typically overlooked his work in favor of major-label stylists on his instrument. Joined by a fine rhythm section, including pianist Renato Chicco, bassist Dave Santoro, and drummer Andrea Michelutti (all of whom are worthy of wider recognition as well), Bergonzi also takes advantage of his first date for Savant to feature his considerable skills as a composer. His robust approach to tenor is immediately apparent in his catchy "Acookarache," a powerful post-bop vehicle with a Latin undercurrent. "Bob Berg" is a driving midtempo tribute to its namesake, a fine tenor saxophonist who died in a tragic holiday traffic accident a few years prior to this session. Also enjoyable is "Stumbelina," a quirky, playful theme that the musicians interpret flawlessly. The leader's rapid-fire "Skull Shining" is a wild roller coaster anthem that seems like a natural piece to expand for a larger ensemble. The one standard of the date is a snappy treatment of "You're My Everything." This rewarding effort is well worth acquiring. ~ Ken Dryden

Recording information: PBS Studios, Westwood, MA.

Author: Mae West.

Photographer: Eric Antoniou.

Arranger: Jerry Bergonzi.

Personnel: Jerry Bergonzi (tenor saxophone); Renato Chicco (piano); Andrea Michelutti (drums).

Liner Note Author: Mark Keresman.

JazzTimes (p.89) - "His even, expressive tone exhibits a smoother, less stringent one that of his peers and, with as much technique as anyone playing today, he spins long, sequential phases..."

Tenor Of The Times Music

Category	Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Bebop, Tenor Sax
Label	Savant
Orig Year	2006
All Time Product Rank	109,928
CD Universe Part number	7068591
Discs	1
Release Date	May 23, 2006
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Producer	Jerry Bergonzi
Engineer	Peter Kontrimas
Personnel	Renato Chicco - piano Jerry Bergonzi - tenor saxophone Andrea Michelutti - drums

Jerry Bergonzi - Tenor Of The Times Songs

	Trk	Song	Price
	1	Acookarache
	2	You're My Everything See All 2
	3	Bob Berg
	4	Cadiz
	5	Stumbelina
	6	Skull Shining
	7	Tomb * See All 2		$0.99	(From different album)
(*) MP3 for this song is from a different CD. Listen to the sound sample to be sure this is the version you're looking for.

Tenor Of The Times Music Review

Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars) 4.5 stars

5 stars the master of new sax technique
bergonzi is a master i like this album a lot he uses overtones and harmonics permutations like no one. i recomend this album a lot. pianist is also excelent.
Submitted by raularand (guanajuato mexico)
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4 stars An apt title "Tenor of The Times" indeed!
During another generation this cat would be the Clifford Jordan or Booker Ervin of that era.Bergonzi is an ernest capable player who like Ervin and Jordan is well deserving of more attention.He is hard swinging and a convincing balladeer.The main selling point of this disc is Bergonzi s relaxed and to the point phrasing. Amongst all the multitude of jazz this is well worth a listen.
Submitted by jazzlv (philadelphia,pa)
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