Down with It

by Dmitry Baevsky

Overview

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 in Duke Ellington's exotic "Mount Harissa" and a dreamy take of the standard "Last Night When We Were Young." Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt guests on several tracks, including a gorgeous rendition of "LaRue" (Clifford Brown's tribute to his wife), a playful take of Sonny Rollins' "Decision," and a foot-tapping midtempo interpretation of Powell's "Webb City." Wong and Brown provide solid support throughout this enjoyable session. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	09/21/2010
Label:	Sharp Nine Records
UPC:	0601917104524
Rank:	199342

Tracks

1. Down with It
2. Mount Harissa
3. We See
4. LaRue
5. Shabozz
6. Last Night When We Were Young
7. Decision
8. Webb City
9. I'll String Along with You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dmitry Baevsky   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto)
David Wong   Bass
Jeremy Pelt   Trumpet
Jeb Patton   Piano
Jason Brown   Drums

Technical Credits

Gilad Edelman   Photography,Liner Notes
Harold Arlen   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Joe Marciano   Mixing,Engineer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Bud Powell   Composer
Gigi Gryce   Composer
Marc Edelman   Producer
Al Dubin   Composer
Clifford Brown   Composer
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg   Composer
Mike Marciano   Mastering
Harry Warren   Composer
Gary Firstenberg   Photography
Judy Lamirand   Graphic Design
John Abbott   Photography
Sonny Rollins   Composer