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Serenade In Blue

by Paula Shocron

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1.
Jeannine 06:03
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2.
Afternoon In Paris 05:48
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Nica´s Dream 07:00
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Serenade In Blue 05:46
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Fine and Dandy 04:41
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SP 05:34
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My Ideal 05:08
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Willow Grove 04:39
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The Star - Crossed Lovers 03:25
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about

´´Serenade in Blue sees the return of Shocron's trio, but this time around, bassist Jerónimo Carmona is replaced by Juan Manuel Bayón. Fortunately, this doesn't change the chemistry of the trio. Eloy Michelini still works wonders behind the kit and Shocron's melodic gifts are undiminished.

From the first note of Duke Pearson's "Jeannine," the trio's sound is instantly recognizable. The inspiration from pianist Ahmad Jamal's famous trio with drummer Vernel Fournier and bassist Israel Crosby is perhaps even more clear, but there is also a little Latin flourish in the ticking rhythms of "Nica's Dream," originally penned by Horace Silver, and the title track offers the kind of deep lyricism associated with Bill Evans, with broad, crystalline harmonies, adding a touch of Casablanca-nostalgia.

With its fast runs across the keys "Fine and Dandy" might as well be called "Fire and Dandy." The trio definitely burns in a cool manner and Michelini delivers a short, but inspired solo while Bayón plays walking bass patterns.

"SP" offers a welcome chance to hear an original composition and is a lovely mid-tempo melody with echoes of Horace Silver. The bass introduces the pulse of the song and Shocron slowly builds momentum and lets the music unfold. Serenade in Blue ends on a solemn note with a blue ballad, "The Star-crossed Lovers," underlining why a solo album by Shocron would be a treat.´´
JAKOB BAEKGAARD - ALL ABOUT JAZZ

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released January 1, 2012

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