Very Live in Boulder, Colorado

by Spike Robinson

Overview

Very Live in Boulder, Colorado spotlights tenor saxophonist Spike Robinson, who made his way to Boulder for a full-time job outside of music, living there for over three decades. On this 1974 date, Robinson, who was playing sporadic gigs in the area, breezes through a program comprised of standards with a warm lyrical tone similar to Stan Getz or Lester Young. Even though these tunes have been covered ad nauseum, this live set is not so laid-back that it's devoid of emotion. There is plenty of swing and interesting interplay between these musicians, especially on the uptempo tracks "Scrapple from the Apple" and "Summertime." Guitarist, educator, and fellow Denver resident Dale Bruning gets his share of the spotlight, putting his intimate, low-key touch on "Our Love Is Here to Stay," "Embraceable You," and "Theme from Black Orpheus." ~ Al Campbell

Product Details

Release Date:	02/12/2013
Label:	Hep / Hep Jazz
UPC:	0603366209829
Rank:	209386

Tracks

1. Summertime
2. Embraceable You
3. Our Love Is Here to Stay
4. Theme from Black Orpheus (Day in the Life of a Fool)
5. Scrapple from the Apple
6. Like Someone in Love
7. Moonlight in Vermont
8. Easy to Love
9. On Green Dolphin Street

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Spike Robinson   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Derryl Goes   Drums
Dick Patterson   String Bass
Dale Bruning   Guitar

Technical Credits

George Gershwin   Composer
Alan Bunting   Mastering Engineer
Alastair Robertson   Producer,Liner Notes
Susan Mary Robinson   Arranger
Wayne Scott   Liner Notes
James Hutcheson   Design
Richard Grubb   Location Engineer,Transfer Engineer