| Summary: | Recorded in 1983 in an illustrious Californian wine estate, this Stan Getz concert is like Proust's madeleine, and it reminds us how unique the American saxophonist's playing is. Accompanied by Alto Madness, the Pope of cool jazz delivers a touch of rare elegance. The magical melodies on the tenor saxophone hit the mark from the opening track with their unwavering clear lines. In full form, the man who is rightly nicknamed "The Sound" then delivers a selection in which typically West Coast sounds intersect with Brazil and the bossa nova of the Carioca lounges. A relaxed counterpart to a first live session featuring alto saxophonist Richie Cole (mainly up-tempo themes), this set by Stan Getz testifies to the impact of the American composer on jazz and pop and in particular on the English duo Everything But The Girl. Filled with comments from the jazzman and cutaways to the audience or the group, this concert, rich in dazzling moments, makes the various participants resonate brilliantly. Confirmation comes from a finale with high cinematic content (the Hollywood sets are a few hundred miles away) and breathtaking solos: we weigh our words. Vincent Caffiaux.
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