Tom Harrell - Art of Rhythm

Title: Art of Rhythm Artist: Tom Harrell Release Date: 2/24/1998 Label: RCA Records Duration: 64:57 UPC: 090266892426 Genre: Jazz Styles: Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz Moods: Sophisticated, Ambitious, Amiable/Good-Natured, Brassy, Confident, Detached, Dramatic, Earnest, Earthy, Elaborate, Energetic, Exuberant, Freewheeling, Literate, Lively, Passionate, Playful, Provocative, Rousing, Searching, Stately, Stylish, Uplifting, Warm, Witty, Wry Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Petals Danse
2. Madrid
3. Oasis
4. Caribe
5. Doo-Bop
6. Exit In
7. Recitation
8. Las Almas
9. Cinco Quatro
10. Samba Do Amor

Year Type Label Catalog # 1998 CD RCA Records 68924

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Best known as a superior and advanced cool-toned trumpeter, Tom Harrell shows throughout this consistently brilliant set that he has also developed into an excellent composer and a particularly talented arranger. All ten songs and arrangements are his, and the music both swings and is quite original. Harrell doubles on flügelhorn and utilizes a wide variety of interesting musicians, including clarinetist Greg Tardy (who plays beautifully on the opening "Petals Danse"), acoustic guitarist Romero Lumbambo (heard on the more Brazilian-oriented numbers), the great free bop tenor Dewey Redman, pianist Danilo Perez, electric guitarist Mike Stern, tenorman David Sanchez, and several strings (including Regina Carter) among others. Each selection stands out, and although none of the original melodies are probably destined to become standards, the episodic arrangements are quite colorful. As for the leader, he gets in strong solos of his own, although Harrell tends to keep them concise and purposeful. Overall, this is Tom Harrell's most significant release as a leader to date and arguably one of the finest jazz records released in 1998. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Adam Cruz Cowbell, ? Akua Dixon ?, Cello Aldo Sampieri Art Direction Andy González Bass Bryan Carrott ?, Marimba Danilo Perez Harmonium, Piano David Finck ? David Sanchez ?, Saxophone Dewey Redman Sax (Tenor) Duduka Da Fonseca Drums Gary Smulyan Clarinet (Bass), ?, Sax (Alto) Greg Tardy ?, Clarinet Jason Standard Assistant Engineer Jay Newland Engineer, Mixing Joanne Savio Photography John Snyder Producer Ken McIntyre Bassoon Leon Parker Grand Cassa, Drums Mike Stern Guitar (Electric), Guitar Milton Cardona ?, Conga Natalie Cushman Shakuhachi, ?, Claves Regina Carter Violin Romero Lubambo ?, Guitar (Acoustic) Ron Lawrence Viola, ? Steve Gates Executive Producer Tom Harrell Flugelhorn, Arranger, Trumpet Tom McCluskey Mixing Ugonna Okegwa ?, Bass Valtinho Anastacio Percussion, ?, Conga Yoron Israel Drums, Cymbals, ?