Steps Taken

Product Description
"Steps Taken" is Ted Hogarth's debut CD as a leader. The five original compositions included show his love for all styles of jazz, from tradional swing to Afro-Cuban. The remaining pieces are Ted's arrangements of some of his favorite classic jazz standards. His quartet of Neal Alger on guitar, Tom Knific on bass, and Darren Scorza on drums is his primary vehicle for composition and improvisation. The duos with Tom Knific and special guest pianist Kevin Cole reveal Ted's deep love for melody and musical communication. Everyone who likes to swing and be lost in melodic bliss will love every minute of "Steps Taken".

Steps Taken,Ted Hogarth,Theo's Music,A mix of jazz classics and Hogarth originals in styles ranging from Afro-Cuban, sultry ballad, and burnin' swing.

Average customer rating: steps taken A new Gerry Mulligan A rich mix of wonderful, warm music to share with loved ones A rich mix of wonderful, warm music to share with loved ones

Steps Taken Ted Hogarth Manufacturer: Theo's Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000050IB8 Release Date: 2000-10-13

Tracks:

1. The Song Is You
2. Waltzing Through My Mind
3. Pure Imagination
4. Rhythm Thang
5. Laura
6. Steps Taken
7. Morning Glory
8. Ghost of a Chance
9. Hopeful Samba
10. Tenderly
11. Three in One
12. Harbinger
13. They Can't Take That Away From Me

Album Description

"Steps Taken" is Ted Hogarth's debut CD as a leader. The five original compositions included show his love for all styles of jazz, from tradional swing to Afro-Cuban. The remaining pieces are Ted's arrangements of some of his favorite classic jazz standards. His quartet of Neal Alger on guitar, Tom Knific on bass, and Darren Scorza on drums is his primary vehicle for composition and improvisation. The duos with Tom Knific and special guest pianist Kevin Cole reveal Ted's deep love for melody and musical communication. Everyone who likes to swing and be lost in melodic bliss will love every minute of "Steps Taken".

Customer Reviews:

steps taken.......2001-05-24

All I can say is WOW! This CD dominates my drive to and from work and everywhere else a CD player is available. The smoothness of his bari sax and the suprise of Ted's use of his bass clarinet add to the freshness of this new artist! Where has he been hiding? I eagerly recommend this CD to all jazz lovers!

A new Gerry Mulligan.......2001-01-08

This new and refreshing baritone saxophone player not only swings with jazz, he presents ballad standards with an entirely new sound, never before heard on the baritone. Who could ever imagine "Laura" or "Morning Glory" played smoothly and hauntingly on the big barry? The last time I heard "Pure Imagination" was in the movie "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and I always wondered why no one bothered to record it. You won't hear it anywhere else, and Ted does it beautifully, on guess what? The bass clarinet, as he does on "Ghost of a Chance" and "Harbinger"! A big bonus on this disk is the accompaniment by his good friend and world-famous Gershwin pianist, Kevin Cole. I'm sure that George would love this one.

A rich mix of wonderful, warm music to share with loved ones.......2000-11-17

Hogarth's sound on baritone saxophone is rich and full-bodied like a fine brandy. His arrangements accentuate the mood of these tunes. This is a great collection that marries older standards (some rarely recorded) with the vibrancy of modern jazz. "Morning Glory" evokes a stroll on a lovely spring morning and "Pure Imagination" is like taking a trip back to your childhood and remembering all the wonder and possibilities in life. Hogarth's original compositions such as "Harbinger" and "Waltzing through My Mind" are great compositions filled with a spirit of adventure. "Steps Taken" is a great musical trip to take without ever leaving home!

A rich mix of wonderful, warm music to share with loved ones.......2000-11-17

Hogarth's sound on baritone saxophone is rich and full-bodied like a fine brandy. His arrangements accentuate the mood of these tunes. This is a great collection that marries older standards (some rarely recorded) with the vibrancy of modern jazz. "Morning Glory" evokes a stroll on a lovely spring morning and "Pure Imagination" is like taking a trip back to your childhood and remembering all the wonder and possibilities in life. Hogarth's original compositions such as "Harbinger" and "Waltzing through My Mind" are great compositions filled with a spirit of adventure. "Steps Taken" is a great musical trip to take without ever leaving home!

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