Dmitry Baevsky Discography of CDs

Dmitry Baevsky CD discography Alto saxophonist Dmitry Baevsky is one musician who avoids the original-heavy CDs of many recent jazz program graduates, instead preferring to explore infrequently played gems by jazz greats from a variety of styles. His third CD as a leader features him backed by several of the most in-demand sideman in New York: pianist David Hazeltine, guitarist Peter Bernstein, bassist John Webber, plus young drummer Jason Brown (who appeared on Baevsky's debut CD). His brisk opener is Cedar Walton's infectious "Ojos de Rojo," a delicious blend of Latin rhythm and hard bop. Duke Pearson is an unjustly neglected composer, so Baevsky's exploration of his easygoing "Gaslight" is most welcome. Horace Silver's "To Whom It May Concern" features the leader and Bernstein playing in unison and superb soloing by the guitarist. Duke Ellington's "Self-Portrait of the Bean" was likely intended as a one-off recording for his small-group date with Coleman Hawkins (whom the song honors); Baevsky's alto is rhapsodic in its own way without trying to duplicate Hawkins' matchless sound on tenor. Tadd Dameron is yet another composer who doesn't get due attention, Baevsky's snappy take of this tricky bop gem features his ...

Dmitry Baevsky albums Over two years after advance copies teased the jazz press about the capabilities of teenaged alto saxophonist Dmitry Baevsky's surprising chops, the Lineage label finally came into being in early 2006, with Baevsky's debut as one of their inaugural releases. Well accompanied by veterans like pianist Cedar Walton and drummer Jimmy Cobb, along with bassist ...

Dmitry Baevsky music CDs A native of Russia who made his debut as a leader in 2006, alto saxophonist Dmitri Baevsky primarily focuses on compositions by bop greats, though many of them are infrequently recorded. Well accompanied by pianist Jeb Patton and bassist David Wong (who have worked together in the Heath Brothers' band) plus drummer Jason Brown, Baevsky sizzles with his opener, a lively setting of Bud Powell's "Down with It." Thelonious Monk's "We See" is sped up a bit, with adventurous solos by the leader and Patton. His luxurious tone is showcased ...

Dmitry Baevsky CD discography Track Listing of songs: Tonight; Valse Pra Jelena; Stopper, The; Coquette; It's Possible; Favela; Apostrophe; Blues For Fats;

Dmitry Baevsky albums Guitarist Joe Cohn is joined by pianist Hod O'Brien, alto saxophonist Dmitry Baevsky, bassist Dennis Irwin, and drummer Chuck Riggs on Restless, a small jazz band outing grounded in the past. Five of the songs, including "Two Marvelous for Words," the title track, and "Shadow Waltz" date back to the '30s, and another, "I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone," from the '40s. Four of the remaining five tunes, however, were written by Cohn, Harry Allen, and O'Brien; they're pieces that build on the band's roots. The band also expands ...