Mark Turner, Ballad Session - 55m 12s

Tracks & Durations

1. I loves You Porgy	5:42
2. Some other Time	5:27
3. Nefertiti	5:45
4. Skylark	5:55
5. No more	2:56
6. All or Nothing at All	5:20
7. Visions	5:09
8. Alone and I	8:06
9. Late Lament	6:09
10. Jesus Maria	4:37

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Review

Tenor saxophonist Mark Turner created quite the buzz with his self-titled debut in 1998. Possessing a tone reminiscent of John Coltrane coupled with the warm swing of Dexter Gordon, Turner soloed without sounding like he was soloing, just extending the melody in novel ways. Turner's sophomore effort is an all-ballad set that highlights his gorgeous tone. Turner and an excellent supporting cast (guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, bassist Larry Grenadier, pianist Kevin Hays, and drummer Brian Blade) play wonderfully on "Skylark," "Nefertiti," "I Loves You, Porgy," and "All or Nothing At All," among others. Despite the roster, somehow the music on the whole lacks a certain weight and energy that no amount of glowing lyrical interpretation can replace. None of this really detracts from Turner, who plays beautifully throughout. But for a sophomore effort, a little momentum could have turned this sleepy outing into a real soul station. --Ken Micallef

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Ballad Session

Tracks: 10, Disk length: 55m 12s

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