There is a return to old-school fundamentals about the trio recording Gravity from bassist Martin Wind. The German-born, now New Jersey native reconnects with tenor saxophonist Peter Weniger whom he met in the German National Youth Orchestra more than three decades ago. The old friends invited fellow countryman and drummer Jonas Burgwinkel (of Pablo Held Trio) to join, and deliver some 'alte schule' sounds. Wind, the bassist of choice for musicians such as Matt Wilson, Dena DeRose, and Bill Mays penned three tracks for this studio recording. The trio also performs Johnny Mandel's "Inga's Waltz" and the Gershwin classic "Someone To Watch Over Me" from the 1926 Broadway production Oh, Kay. Weniger contributes another five tracks, and arranges a version of Beethoven's "Pathetique." If covering Ludwig von is not old school, then nothing is.
The opener "Still Friends," a contrafact of John Klenner's "Just Friends" (performed by everyone from Charlie Parker to Tony Bennett) bounces with a figure-hugging alliance between players. Wind maintains a firm hand here and throughout the recording. His introduction to "Inga's Waltz" comes off as a sympathetic blues leading into gossamer-like nostalgia flowing from Weniger's saxophone. The highbrow funk (not an oxymoron) of "Another Beer, Please!" carries its grooviness close to the chest, as does the slow burn of "Good Night, Princess." Here, the trio draws out a tortoise-like blues which dims the lights and sets off the smoke machines of one's imagination. The session yields a collection of sensual sounds, performed in a nonchalant manner by these three friends. They finish with "Someone To Watch Over Me," taken at a slow romantic pace not unlike that of Coleman Hawkins's version from 1945. Is that old school enough?
The opener "Still Friends," a contrafact of John Klenner's "Just Friends" (performed by everyone from Charlie Parker to Tony Bennett) bounces with a figure-hugging alliance between players. Wind maintains a firm hand here and throughout the recording. His introduction to "Inga's Waltz" comes off as a sympathetic blues leading into gossamer-like nostalgia flowing from Weniger's saxophone. The highbrow funk (not an oxymoron) of "Another Beer, Please!" carries its grooviness close to the chest, as does the slow burn of "Good Night, Princess." Here, the trio draws out a tortoise-like blues which dims the lights and sets off the smoke machines of one's imagination. The session yields a collection of sensual sounds, performed in a nonchalant manner by these three friends. They finish with "Someone To Watch Over Me," taken at a slow romantic pace not unlike that of Coleman Hawkins's version from 1945. Is that old school enough?
Philip Catherine
Adept Belgian jazz guitarist known for his lyrical style and mix of acoustic and electric albums.
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| Jazz Festival | |
| Dates | June or July |
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| Location(s) | Timmendorfer Strand, Ostholstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany |
Concert date: 23.06.2023
JazzBaltica 2023: Martin Wind Gravity Trio and Philip Catherine
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Still friends
Another Bear Place
Standing at the window waving goodbye
Old Folks
Fried Bananas
Good Night, Princess
Pro Zeca
El Cahon
Martin Wind, b
Peter Weniger, sax
Jonas Burgwinkel, dr
Special guest:
Philip Catherine, g
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