Tuesday, March 27, 2018

David Liebman | John Stowell - Petite Fleur: The Music of Sidney Bechet (ORIGIN RECORDS 2018)

"...a conversation between masters of their craft...sensitive and sublime...a marvelous collection of melody, harmony and joie de vivre."
JAZZ WEEKLY

Though a legendary figure from his monumental contributions to the clarinet and soprano saxophone's role in jazz, it was the compositions of Sidney Bechet that inspired master saxophonist David Liebman and guitarist John Stowell to dig deep into his catalog to compile and explore this set of rarely heard gems. Each possessing singular voices themselves that have inspired generations of other performers, Liebman & Stowell have created a very personal and intimate duo project celebrating another giant's work, their conversations making for compelling listening. "Guitarist Stowell and saxophonist Liebman find simple ways to express their expansive lexicon, and raise the intensity without shattering the resultant peaceful ambiance." - EMUSIC.

1 Petite Fleur (Duo) 2:33
2 Daniel 5:09
3 When the Sun Sets Down South 5:24
4 Premier Bal 5:46
5 What a Dream 4:09
6 Petite Fleur (John Solo) 3:50
7 Passport 5:56
8 Creole Blues 5:49
9 Nous Deux 5:19
10 Si Tu Vois Ma Mere 5 57
11 Summertime 6:44
12 Petite Fleur (Dave Solo) 2:36

David Liebman - Soprano Saxophone, Wood Flute, Piano
John Stowell - Steel and Nylon-string Guitars, Fretless Baritone Guitar

Produced by John Stowell
Recorded by Kent Heckman at
Red Rock Studio, Saylorsburg, PA
Recorded in April 2017
Mixed by Mike Doolin at
House of Doolescu, Portland OR
Mastered by Dan Dean at
DDP Productions, Mercer Island, WA
Photography by Melvin Bishop
Cover design & layout by John Bishop