Search - Steve Rudolph Trio featuing J. D. Walter :: Dedicated To You

PACT Records presents vocalist J. D. Walter and pianist Steve Rudolph on their first recording together. JazzImprov Magazine says "Buy Dedicated To You - jazz lovers of all levels of sincerity will cherish this record." Dedicated To You features creative arrangements of time-honored standards, a funky Trio version of Ron Carter s 81, and some new lyrics for a Rudolph original. Included on the recording are the talents of gifted bassist Steve Varner and the always-inspiring drummer Marko Marcinko. This erudite foursome visits many moods and styles while sustaining deep roots in the jazz tradition.. Released in June 2004 THE MUSIC: Evidently Embraceable - arr. S. Rudolph 4:13 Steve's unusual pairing of Monk's Evidence and Gershwin's Embraceable You. Dedicated To You - arr. J. D. Walter 6:19 Singer Johnny Hartman's standby features everyone in J. D.'s multi-meter arrangement The Way You Look Tonight - arr. J. D. Walter 6:53 J.D. gives this one a thoroughly modern treatment I Was Telling Her About You 5:19 Steve & J. D. are featured in a heartfelt duet My One And Only Love 5:12 This usually sensitive ballad becomes a vehicle for some serious barn burning. 81 7:29 trio arrangement in a funky boog-a-loo I Fall In Love Too Easily - arr. J.D. Walter & S. Rudolph 5:42 J. D. & Steve s arrangement delivers a spatial and haunting mood. Now It's Time To Go 9:32 Steve s recent composition (Oscar s Steppin' Out) received great lyrics from J.D. and a new title.