Home » Jazz Articles » Album Review » Dale Fielder Quartet: DFQ Plays The Music of Pepper Adams
Dale Fielder Quartet: DFQ Plays The Music of Pepper Adams
In paying homage to the late baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams on DFQ Plays The Music of Pepper Adams, Fielder chose material from Adams' albums Reflectory (Muse, 1978), The Master (Muse, 1980) and Adams' Effect (Uptown, 1985). In addition, Fielder adds the Robert Wright/George Forrest show tune "Baubles, Bangles and Beads," from Adams' debut, Pepper Adams Quintet (VSOP, 1957).
What is probably best remembered of Adams is his take no mercy approach and powerful style. Fielder does not try to impersonate him, but rather offers a more soulful approach to the instrument, which takes the rough edges off the original versions. He plays baritone on seven of the ten selections, showing his agility on alto on "Boss Allegro" and "Bossa Nouveau" (both reflecting Adams' interest in Brazilian music) and tenor on "I Carry Your Heart." The album ends with two Fielder compositions, "Frugal Apathy" and "Dimensions."
Adding to the presentation is pianist Jane Getz, who turns in some sparkling solos and comping, much in the style of Hank Jones and Tommy Flanagan. The timekeeping of bassist Edwin Livingston and drummer Thomas White is right on target.
This album was recorded live in front of an appreciative audience. To show his versatility, Fielder returned for a second set, which was also recorded live, featuring all different material and played only on tenor saxophone.
Track Listing
Rue Serpente; Enchilada Baby; Boss Allegro; Lovers of Their Time; I Carry Your Heart; Bossa Nouveau; Baubles,Bangles and Beads; Now in Our Lives; Frugal Apathy; Dimensions.
Personnel
Dale Fielder
saxophone, baritoneDale Fielder: baritone, alto and tenor sax; Jane Getz: piano; Edwin Livingston: bass; Thomas White: drums.
Album information
Title: DFQ Plays The Music of Pepper Adams | Year Released: 2008 | Record Label: Clarion Jazz
< Previous
Mofro: Early Archives
Next >
Jazz Trick
Comments
About Dale Fielder
Instrument: Saxophone, baritone
Related Articles | Concerts | Albums | Photos | Similar To