A Ballad Album

by Warne Marsh, Warne Marsh Quartet

Overview

Although there is a certain amount of tempo variation, this is largely a ballad showcase CD for tenor saxophonist Warne Marsh. With fine support from pianist Lou Levy, bassist Jesper Lundgaard and drummer James Martin, Marsh sounds quite lyrical on eight veteran standards including "I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby," "The Nearness of You" and "Emily." The CD reissue adds three alternate takes to the original program. Fine music that is both relaxing and (thanks to Marsh) somewhat unsettling under the surface. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/06/1994
Label:	Criss Cross
UPC:	8712474100729
Rank:	124264

Tracks

1. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
2. The Nearness of You
3. How Deep Is the Ocean?
4. Spring Is Here
5. How High the Moon
6. Time on My Hands
7. Emily
8. My Romance
9. How Deep Is the Ocean?
10. Time on My Hands
11. The Nearness of You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Warne Marsh Quartet   Primary Artist
Warne Marsh   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Lou Levy   Primary Artist,Piano
Jesper Lundgaard   Primary Artist,Bass
James Martin   Primary Artist,Drums

Technical Credits

Ned Washington   Composer
Max Bolleman   Engineer
Nancy Hamilton   Composer
Morgan Lewis   Composer
Gerry Teekens   Producer
Harold Adamson   Composer
Vincent Youmans   Composer
Hoagy Carmichael   Composer
Jimmy McHugh   Composer
Dorothy Fields   Composer
Mack Gordon   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Roland Baggenaes   Liner Notes
Leendert Stofbergen   Cover Design
Irving Berlin   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Warne Marsh Quartet   Performer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Johnny Mandel   Composer