MARCUS ROBERTS — As Serenity Approache (1992) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Every one of pianist Marcus Roberts's recordings thus far are recommended. This outing has 11 impressive solo performances and eight duets with trumpeters Scotty Barnhart, Nicholas Payton and Wynton Marsalis (the latter on a fun version of Jelly Roll Morton's "King Porter Stomp"), Todd Williams on clarinet and tenor and trombonist Ronald Westray in addition to two meetings with fellow pianist Ellis Marsalis. This music finds Roberts using techniques of the past (especially stride and old-time breaks) in both his new originals and revivals of classic tunes. However he never resorts to mere copying and feels free to update elements of the music or to throw in eccentric ideas. There is a great deal for listeners to investigate on this thoroughly fascinating recital. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Cherokee 5:29
Written-By – Ray Noble
2    Angel 4:20
Written-By – Marcus Roberts
3    Slippin' And Slidin' 2:46
Written-By – Marcus Roberts
4    Blues In The Evening Time 6:44
Written-By – Marcus Roberts
5    Ferdinand LeMenthe 4:46
Written-By – Marcus Roberts
6    Nigh Eve 2:43
Clarinet – Todd Williams
Written-By – Marcus Roberts
7    As Serenity Approaches 2:37
Trumpet – Scotty Barnhart
Written-By – Marcus Roberts
8    The Jitterbug Waltz 4:18
Piano – Ellis Marsalis
Written-By – Fats Waller
9    St. Louis Blues 5:55
Written-By – W.C. Handy
10    I Remember You 2:58
Written-By – J. Mercer, V. Schertvinger
11    Preach, Reverend, Preach 3:52
Trumpet – Nicholas Payton
Written-By – Marcus Roberts
12    A Tint Of Blue 3:05
Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet – Todd Williams
Written-By – Marcus Roberts
13    When The Morning Comes 4:39
Written-By – Marcus Roberts
14    Where Or When 3:09
Written-By – L. Hart, R. Rodgers
15    King Porter Stomp 2:46
Trumpet – Wynton Marsalis
Written-By – Jelly Roll Morton
16    Creole Blues 1:43
Trombone – Ronald Westray
Written-By – Duke Ellington
17    Broadway 2:38
Piano – Ellis Marsalis
Written-By – Byrd, Woode, McCrea
18    Angel 4:22
Written-By – Marcus Roberts
19    Cherokee 5:22
Written-By – Ray Noble
Credits :
Piano – Marcus Roberts