Alan Barnes
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If You Could See Me Now
Alan Barnes
Cat No: ZECD34
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- Alan Barnes - alto sax
- Jim Watson - piano
- Andrew Cleyndert - double bass
- Steve Brown - drums
Recorded Michel Angelo Studios, London 2002
- 1. Five Brothers (Mulligan) Listen
- 2. In The Middle Of A Kiss (Coslow) Listen
- 3. If You Could See Me Now (Dameron) Listen
- 4. Samba Dees Days (Byrd) Listen
- 5. Prelude To A Kiss (Ellington) Listen
- 6. Bouncin' With Bud (Powell) Listen
- 7. Mango's (Wayne/Libby) Listen
- 8. Mad About The Boy (Coward) Listen
- 9. Someone To Watch Over Me (Gershwin) Listen
- 10. Red Door (Sims) Listen
- 11. Suzie The Poodle (Who) Listen
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Reviews
The music on this set is mostly cool-toned bop, the style played often in the 1950s by such tenors as Stan Getz and Zoot Sims. Alan Barnes, who is somewhat known for his baritone and clarinet playing, sticks to alto on this excellent quartet set, performing such numbers as Gerry Mulligan's "Five Brothers," "Bouncing With Bud," Sims' "Red Door" and Art Pepper's "Suzie The Poodle." The British group features a tasteful rhythm section led by pianist Jim Watson and swings lightly but purposefully. This is an easy set for straightahead jazz fans to enjoy and a fine example of Barnes' work on alto.
Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
