ROLAND HANNA TRIO — Dream (2001) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

One of Sir Roland Hanna's last recordings prior to his death at the end of 2002 was this session for the Japanese Venus label. With seven of the 12 songs incorporating the word "dream" in their titles, it seemed to be a fitting title for the CD. Hanna is joined by bassist Paul West and drummer Eddie Locke, kicking off with a rollicking take of "When I Grow Too Old to Dream." The pianist and the bassist trade lines throughout the lush introduction to the infrequently heard "Street of Dreams." The joyful interpretation of "This Time the Dream's on Me" (a favorite of Marian McPartland) and swinging treatment of "Dream" are also highlights. The "non-dream" tracks include a lullaby-like arrangement of "A Sleepin' Bee" and a toe-tapping "I Hear a Rhapsody." Highly recommended. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1    When I Grow Too Old To Dream    4:52
 Oscar Hammerstein II / Sigmund Romberg
2    Street Of Dreams    4:11
 Sam M. Lewis / Victor Young
3    You Stepped Out Of A Dream    5:58
 Nacio Herb Brown / Gus Kahn
4    Day Dream    6:33
 Duke Ellington / John Latouche / Billy Strayhorn
5    This Time The Dream's On Me    5:31
 Harold Arlen / Johnny Mercer
6    Skylark    4:27
 Hoagy Carmichael / Johnny Mercer
7    I Hear A Rhapsody    6:04
 Jack Baker / George Fragos / Dick Gasparre
8    Dream    5:07
 Johnny Mercer
9    So In Love    4:22
 Cole Porter
10    Dream Dancing    4:22
 Cole Porter
11    A Sleepin' Bee    4:53
 Harold Arlen / Truman Capote
12    You Do Something To Me    5:49
 Cole Porter
Credits :
Bass – Paul West
Drums – Eddie Locke
Piano – Roland Hanna