Gershwin for Lovers

by Marcus Roberts

Overview

This trio date (which features pianist Marcus Roberts, bassist Reginald Veal and drummer Herlin Riley) is a bit unusual in that Roberts, although he is heard interpreting vintage George Gershwin songs, gives the tunes fairly modern interpretations. There is no striding or James P. Johnson licks. Instead, the talented pianist transforms such songs as "A Foggy Day," "Our Love Is Here to Stay," "It Ain't Necessarily So" and "But Not for Me" into modern hard bop. A typically excellent effort. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	09/20/1994
Label:	Columbia
UPC:	0074646643723
Rank:	112744

Tracks

1. A Foggy Day
2. The Man I Love
3. Love Is Here to Stay
4. Summertime
5. Someone to Watch over Me
6. It Ain't Necessarily So
7. Nice Work If You Can Get It
8. They Can't Take That Away from Me
9. How Long Has This Been Going On?
10. But Not for Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Marcus Roberts   Primary Artist,Piano
Reginald Veal   Bass,Drums
Herlin Riley   Drums

Technical Credits

George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Marcus Roberts   Producer
Tom Piazza   Liner Notes
DuBose Heyward   Composer