Thoughts (Past and Present)
Download links and information about Thoughts (Past and Present) by Harry Whitaker. This album was released in 2007 and it belongs to Jazz genres. It contains 9 tracks with total duration of 43:25 minutes.
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| Artist: | Harry Whitaker |
| Release date: | 2007 |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Tracks: | 9 |
| Duration: | 43:25 |
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Tracks
[Edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | The Children and the Warlock (1975) | 5:17 |
| 2. | Thoughts (January 1987) | 3:38 |
| 3. | Come See Though My Eyes (December 24, 1984) | 3:01 |
| 4. | Flight of Mind (Summer 1970) | 4:41 |
| 5. | Steppin' With the Lord (1974) | 7:09 |
| 6. | Love Is the Reflection In the Mirrors Behind Your Eyes (1974) | 7:52 |
| 7. | I Have to Be Your Lover (September 9, 1977) | 5:32 |
| 8. | Safari (December 1993) | 2:08 |
| 9. | Blues for the Piano Players (October 17, 1987) | 4:07 |
Details
[Edit]Harry Whitaker is a veteran musician who has been on so many pop, R&B, funk, and jazz recordings that it is ridiculous. Thoughts (Past and Present) provides a rare opportunity to hear the pianist both as a leader and playing his own compositions exclusively. With bassist Omer Avital and drummer Dan Aran providing strong support, Whitaker displays an immense talent with his wide-ranging works. The driving post-bop "The Children and the Warlock" has a mystical air, yet his playing is remarkably restrained in such a high-energy piece. The haunting "Thoughts" builds slowly upon a repeated motif, which adds to its tense air. "Flight of Mind" has a jaunty flavor, though with its share of twists. The subtle ballad "I Have to Be Your Lover" has a bittersweet flavor and deserves lyrics. The swaggering "Blues for Piano Players" is a perfect closer to this outstanding session. Harry Whitaker has long deserved an opportunity to be recognized for his obvious talents as a jazz pianist and composer; perhaps this CD will attract greater attention to this aspect of his multifaceted musical career.