Alan Broadbent: Every Time I Think Of You (2005)

On Every Time I Think of You, two-time Grammy nominee Alan Broadbent delivers a 10-song collection of both standards and originals steeped in emotion and a romanticism that's infused with an underlying drama. Backed by master acoustic bassist Brian Bromberg, drummer Kendall Kay and a full string section, Every Time I think of You is a heartfelt mission statement from this acclaimed pianist, composer and arranger.

Tracklist:

1. Autumn Variations 6:25

2. Bess, Oh Where's My Bess 5:13

3. Blue in Green 7:49
4. E.32nd Elegy 7:19
5. Last Night When We Were Young 5:56
6. Everytime I Think Of You 7:14
7. Lover Man 6:29
8. Nirvana Blues 5:50
9. Spring Is Here 5:40
10. Woody 'n' Me 4:54
Every Time I Think of You
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Alan Broadbent: 'Round Midnight (2005)

Long considered a very valuable pianist, arranger, and conductor behind the scenes, whether accompanying singers (including his classic recordings with Irene Kral) or as part of bands (most notably Charlie Haden's Quartet West), Alan Broadbent tends to be underrated as a pianist/leader. In the Los Angeles area he occasionally performs in clubs where his trio work is quite spontaneous. For 'Round Midnight, he simply gathered together two of his favorite players (bassist Brian Bromberg and drummer Joe LaBarbera), decided on a list of tunes (including two of his originals), and played. Although the results are quite logical, nothing was arranged in advance. It just worked out this perfectly on a moment's notice. Whether swinging on bebop standards, digging into J.J. Johnson's "Lament," or transforming "Serenata" into jazz, everything works well on this easily recommended trio outing.

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