Ratzo Harris Discography of CDs

Ratzo Harris albums This outstanding trio date by Kenny Werner should come as no surprise, especially with his consistently high level of playing during the decade in which it was recorded. With bassist Ratzo Harris and drummer Tom Rainey, the pianist shows the influence of the late great Bill Evans without resorting to copying his style. His original compositions make up most of the date, starting with the very tense "Little Blue Man." The lyricism of "Trio for Bill" makes it seem likely that ...

Ratzo Harris discography Track Listing of songs: Dancing Waterfall; Apollo; No Blues Is Good Blues; Trane Track; Day into Night; Manhattan Mambo; Gratis; Elegy to a Friend;

Ratzo Harris music CDs On More Jazz Takes on Joni Mitchell, saxophonist David Lahm continues to interpret several folk-rock classics from the Joni Mitchell songbook by rearranging them with excellent jazz sensibilities. He goes beyond his 1999 release Jazz Takes on Joni Mitchell by presenting four originals -- "San Diego Holiday," "Walk This Way," "Wayne Swirled," and "Vibeca" -- and ...

Ratzo Harris CD discography Best known for leading the Cuban group Irakere, Chucho Valdes is also a talented pianist and the president of the Havana Jazz Festival. With the assistance of crack Groove Collective saxophonist Jay Rodriguez, Valdes mixes traditional jazz with doses of classical and, of course, vintage Afro-Cuban stylings on this live set, clearly entrancing and energizing the ...

Ratzo Harris albums All music written by Kenny Werner except for "Blue In Green" (Bill Evans/Miles Davis) and "Falling Grace" (Steve Swallow). Live Recording Recorded at Baby Monster Studio, New York on August 3-4, 1991. Includes liner notes by Bob Brookmeyer. Personnel: Kenny Werner (piano); Tom Rainey (drums). Liner Note Author: Bob Brookmeyer. Recording information: Baby Monster Studios, New York, NY (08/03/1991/08/04/1991); New York, ...

Ratzo Harris songs Werner (p), Ratso Harris (b), Tommy Rainey (d). Contains four compositions by Werner, two by Harris, three standards. Nice tribute to Herbie Nichols. One of the finer trio dates of the last decade. ~ Michael G. Nastos Live Recording Recorded at Manhattan Recorders, New York on March 6-7, 1989. Includes liner notes by Bob Blumenthal. Personnel: Kenny Werner (piano); ...

Ratzo Harris CD discography Bruce Arnold is a guitarist with a distinctive sound and a thoughtful and often introspective style. On this disc from MMC, Arnold alternates trio numbers (usually with Stomu Takeishi or Ratzo Harris on bass and Kirk Driscoll or Tony Moreno on drums) with unaccompanied solo interludes. All of the selections (including four "Variations" that are taken ...

Ratzo Harris music CDs The veteran singer/songwriter/pianist has lost none of his edge on GIMCRACKS. All the elements that made him a legend in decades past are still very much present; his nimble ivory-tickling, his economical, laconic vocal style, and of course, his songwriting. The king of sardonic wit, Allison was knocking out jazzy blues tunes with lacerating lyrics when ...