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Remarkable combo Here! 5 Stars!

Brian G. Jett, MRC | Lexington, KY United States | 09/08/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is one of about 5 CDs that I listen to very frequently. Firstly, because I play jazz guitar and I love to her Pass play with absolute purity on each solo. Posthumously, Pass plays superbly and the CD is laid out very well. Starting with "There Will Never Be Another You" sure sets the stage. The CD captures Previn and Pass [literally] playing off each other's solos and one quickly discerns that there was much fun going on when these three jazz masters recorded it! Per usual, Ray Brown's freshness shined through and his remarkable sense of snagging the beat most creatively, enabled them to play without a drummer.Previn is known both as a classical player and jazz player. This CD evidences a man with almost surreal skill and aptitude while playing solos and too, playing sweet chordal progessions during Brown and Pass' solos! Get this CD and listen to it a few times. You will have listened to it 300 times by year's end! Awesmome summarily sums it up! Buy it!Respectfully, Brian G. Jett"

Excellent late-night mello Jazz

Brian G. Jett, MRC | 08/25/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For those looking to start a Jazz collection, this is hidden treasure. The album keeps a constant late-night mood throughout and the technical wizardry of Previn and Pass reinforces the quiet feel with some incredibly interesting and enjoyable music. The album ends wonderfully with "One for Bunz", so good that it makes me start the album over. Do yourself a favor and pick it up"

Very cool jazz by three masters of the art

Brian G. Jett, MRC | 03/22/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Andre Previn, Joe Pass, and Ray Brown, three of the true giants of jazz and each a major solo artist, combine their talents on this recording session in milestone effort. The trio can swing without percussion and the combination seems to give them more leeway in rubato passages. I was empressed with the unselfishness and supportiveness of the three. Each solo to great effect but then are willing to play the accompianment role to perfection. I especially liked the Cotton Tail and What Am I Here For tracks. As a fan of all three artists I was overjoyed by this addition to my collection."