World on a String

by Dave Valentin

Overview

The most unusual aspect of this release from flutist Dave Valentin is that he performs the two swing standards "I've Got the World on a String" and "I Remember You." The style of music Valentin plays is unchanged from his other CDs, being lightly funky, utilizing Latin rhythms, and having his flute on top much of the time. Baritonist Ronnie Cuber guests on "Passion Fruit," but otherwise Valentin is just joined by a large rhythm section with his usual pianist Bill O'Connell. He plays as fluently as usual and, although there are no other surprises, the music is pleasing, danceable, and reasonably creative. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/28/2005
Label:	Highnote Records
UPC:	0632375714123
Rank:	116273

Tracks

1. Meet You at the Coda
2. Passion Fruit
3. I've Got the World on a String
4. I Remember You
5. Bronx Serenade
6. I'll See You in a Second
7. Samba Timba
8. For the King Mr. Puente
9. Drop a Dime
10. Zig Zag

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dave Valentin   Primary Artist,Flute
Richie Flores   Percussion
Milton Cardona   Percussion
Bill O'Connell   Piano
Robby Ameen   Drums
Nicky Marrero   Percussion
Ronnie Cuber   Sax (Baritone)
Lincoln Goines   Bass
Ruben Rodriguez   Bass

Technical Credits

Manfred Knoop   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Dave Valentin   Audio Production,Producer
Harold Arlen   Composer
Joe Fields   Executive Producer
Bobby Sanabria   Liner Notes
Ted Koehler   Composer
Ruben Rodriguez   Photography