Phil Woods: A Beautiful Friendship
Track
A Beautiful Friendship
Group
Phil Woods and the Bill Charlap Trio
CD
Voyage (Chiaroscuro 368)
Recorded: Aboard the Queen Elizabeth II in the Atlantic, October 28 and 30 and November 1, 3, and 4, and in Funchal, Madeira, November 3, 2000
Rating: 88/100 (learn more)
Since the 1950s, altoist Phil Woods has been one of the leading descendents of Charlie Parker. Indeed, in 2001, alto titan Benny Carter called Woods “the alto saxophonist in jazz today.” The teaming of the still potent elder statesman with the fine Bill Charlap Trio during the Floating Jazz Festival aboard the Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 resulted in superior playing by everyone involved.
Reviewer: David Franklin
Tags: a beautiful friendship · alto sax
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