Tom Harrell: The Mountain
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Musicians:
Tom Harrell (flugelhorn), Bob Berg (tenor sax), Billy Hart (drums), Ray Drummond (bass),
Niels Lan Doky, piano
.Recorded: New York City, January 26-27, 1988
Rating: 88/100 (learn more)
Although he has continually battled against paranoid schizophrenia since his twenties, the troubled and inward-looking Harrell makes no sacrifices in his musicianship. On this tune, a sleek, muscular melody is at one with an edgy groove. Harrell’s flugelhorn solo is both tender and lyrical while maintaining a power typical of his playing during the 1980s. His breath and execution are immediately felt by the listener, as is the heartfelt pathos in this afflicted artist’s clean and darkly-hued blowing.
Reviewer: David Tenenholtz
Tags: flugelhorn
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