MARCUS ROBERTS — If I Could Be With You (1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This is one of Marcus Roberts' finest all-around recordings. The set of solo piano improvisations features Roberts performing many older tunes (including "Maple Leaf Rag" and four James P. Johnson tunes) plus some of his originals, showing off his stride technique. Roberts' right hand borders on the miraculous, while his left often breaks up rhythms, jumping one beat ahead or behind purposely for short stretches and adding tension to the performance. Among the CD's highlights are "Just a Closer Walk With Thee," "Carolina Shout," "Keep Off the Grass," "What Is This Thing Called Love," and Roberts' "Preach, Reverend, Preach." Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    In A Southern Sense    0:43
 Marcus Roberts
2    Just A Closer Walk With Thee    1:54
 Traditional
3    Maple Leaf Rag    2:52
 Scott Joplin
4    Arkansas Blues    4:14
 Anton Lada / Spencer Williams
5    Carolina Shout    3:37
 James P. Johnson
6    Embraceable You    3:11
 George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
7    Moonlight In Vermont    4:18
 John Blackburn / Karl Suessdorf
8    Keep Off The Grass    3:26
 James P. Johnson
9    Rippling Waters    4:44
 Marcus Roberts
10    Sweet Repose    1:53
 Marcus Roberts
11    Country Blues    3:40
 Marcus Roberts
12    If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)    1:59
 Henry Creamer / James P. Johnson
13    Let's Call This    2:15
 Thelonious Monk
14    Everytime We Say Goodbye    3:13
 Cole Porter
15    What Is This Thing Called Love    3:58
 Cole Porter
16    Mood Indigo    8:13
 Barney Bigard / Duke Ellington / Irving Mills
17    Preach, Reverend Preach    4:28
 Marcus Roberts
18    Snowy Morning Blues    3:37
 Marcus Roberts
19    Fascination    3:56
 James P. Johnson
20        In A Southern Sense    9:26
 Marcus Roberts
Credits :
Piano [Solo Piano] – Marcus Roberts