Dave Grusin Presents West Side Story
Download links and information about Dave Grusin Presents West Side Story by Dave Grusin. This album was released in 1997 and it belongs to Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack genres. It contains 10 tracks with total duration of 54:24 minutes.
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| Artist: | Dave Grusin |
| Release date: | 1997 |
| Genre: | Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack |
| Tracks: | 10 |
| Duration: | 54:24 |
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Tracks
[Edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | Prologue | 5:03 |
| 2. | Something's Coming | 5:36 |
| 3. | The Jet Song | 7:45 |
| 4. | Maria (featuring Jonathan Butler) | 4:27 |
| 5. | Cool | 4:49 |
| 6. | Tonight (featuring Gloria Estefan) | 4:08 |
| 7. | I Feel Pretty | 5:17 |
| 8. | One Hand, One Heart | 4:33 |
| 9. | Somewhere (featuring Jon Secada) | 4:27 |
| 10. | America | 8:19 |
Details
[Edit]To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of West Side Story on Broadway, Dave Grusin revived the score, giving its ten themes fresh arrangements that keep the original melodies in mind but add a stronger dose of jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms to the music. For the most rewarding recording of this music since Stan Kenton's powerful renditions of the early 1960s, Grusin utilized an all-star big band with strings. Among the key soloists are trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, Bill Evans (who takes several superlative soprano solos), Michael Brecker on tenor, baritonist Ronnie Cuber and flutist Dave Valentin (who is featured on a purposely cute rendition of "I Feel Pretty") plus the pianist/leader, who clearly loves the music. In addition, one song apiece features vocalists Jonathan Butler ("Maria"), Gloria Estefan and Jon Secada. Although one wishes that the singers were more jazz-oriented (or that the entire date were instrumental), the overall result is a very respectful yet creative reworking of the famous score. Highly recommended.