First Point
Inspired by the Blue Note Hard boppers of the 1950's, "First Point" offers a swinging collection of Standards and Jazz tunes that are sure to please both the casual fan and the serious collector.
Track Listings
| 1. The Tender Trap (Cahn-Van Huesen) | |
| 2. Step Lightly (Benny Golson) | |
| 3. Wave (Antonio Carlos Jobim) | |
| 4. Prince Albert (Kenny Dorham) | |
| 5. Easy Living (Robin-Rainger) | |
| 6. Blues Blue (Sonny Clark) | |
| 7. I Cover the Waterfront (Johnny Green) | |
| 8. Social Call (Gigi Gryce) | |
| 9. On the Sunny Side of the Street (McHugh-Fields) | |
| 10. Love for Sale (Cole Porter) | |
| 11. Park Avenue Petite (Benny Golson) | |
| 12. Sonny's Mood (Sonny Clark) | |
| 13. The Souler Theme (Peter Himmelman) |
Description
can be at its most challenging and fulfilling when it blends the spirit of improvisation with the discipline of practical application. When, to put it another way, it has a healthy share of jazz as it core.
Bill Kalmenson, whose clarinet is at the core of First Point, demonstrates what such a combination of open-mindedness, hard work and discipline-spanning artistry can yield. He has come to his instrument and his conception relatively late, but his rich and growing experience illuminate his every note.
The Band
- Richard Simon: Bass
- Bill Kalmenson: Clarinet
- Andy Weiner: Piano
- Billy Paul: Drums
- Jerry Case: Guitar
- Jon Magourney: Vibes
Performance Schedule
