Around the Corner

by Grant Stewart

Overview

Grant Stewart is a solid mainstream tenor saxophonist who has proven himself to be well-versed in the jazz canon over his many albums as a leader. After recording several CDs for Sharp Nine with a traditional piano trio, Stewart opted for different backing for this 2010 session, with guitarist Peter Bernstein, bassist Peter Washington (who has recorded more than once with him), and drummer Phil Stewart. Opening with a nimble, hard-blowing bop setting of the the old 1920s war horse "Get Happy," Stewart switches to soprano sax for Tadd Dameron's infrequently performed "The Scene Is Clean," cooling things off a bit. There are several less familiar songs, including a robust interpretation of Alec Wilder's "That's My Girl," a snappy take of Duke Ellington's "Blue Rose" (which also showcases Washington to good effect), and pianist Barry Harris' cheerful bop vehicle "Around the Corner." Stewart again switches to soprano for a heartfelt rendition of the bittersweet ballad "Maybe September." Highly recommended. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	09/21/2010
Label:	Sharp Nine Records
UPC:	0601917104623
Rank:	123890

Tracks

1. Get Happy
2. The Scene Is Clean
3. I Waited for You
4. That's My Girl
5. Blue Rose
6. Maybe September
7. Around the Corner
8. Something's Gotta Give

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Grant Stewart   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Peter Bernstein   Guitar
Phil Stewart   Drums
Peter Washington   Bass

Technical Credits

Gilad Edelman   Photography,Liner Notes
Duke Ellington   Composer
Joe Marciano   Mixing,Engineer
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Ray Evans   Composer
Alec Wilder   Composer
Gil Fuller   Composer
Marc Edelman   Producer
Ted Koehler   Composer
Barry Harris   Composer
Mike Marciano   Mastering
Judy Lamirand   Graphic Design
John Abbott   Photography
Bill Engvick   Composer
Tadd Dameron   Composer
Harold Arlen   Composer