"Mit famosem Spielwitz gelingen George Gruntz auf seinem Debüt als Solist brilliante Neudeutungen u.a. von Monk und Gershwin" (STEREOPLAY) ACT
Because George Gruntz has become famous as leader of his own international big band and for his arranging abilities, his piano playing often gets overlooked. On Ringing the Luminator, which is both the name of this CD and the name for the first three selections, which form a suite, Gruntz is in consistently brilliant form. He is lyrical and thoughtful, but also is not shy to show off his technique when it fits the improvisation. He revitalizes five jazz standards, performs two versions of trombonist Ray Anderson's quirky "Ecanoo," and contributes originals that fall into many moods. This is a set that is well worth hearing several times, making one wish that Gruntz would record solo and in combos more often. He is an underrated jazz master. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
Ringing The Luminator
Composed By – George Gruntz
1 Movement 1: Poetry Of Wheels 3:05
2 Movement 2: Poetry Of Lights 3:54
3 Movement 3: Poetry Of Links 5:28
4 ILL Used ILLusions 5:12
Composed By – George Gruntz
5 Ecarroo Take 1 4:00
Composed By – Ray Anderson
6 My Foolish Heart 4:38
Composed By – Victor Young
7 Well You Needn't 5:18
Composed By – Thelonious Monk
8 Delusions Redeemed 7:24
Composed By – George Gruntz
9 Ecarroo Take 2 5:31
Composed By – Ray Anderson
10 Blue Daniel 3:08
Composed By – Frank Rosolino
11 I Loves You Porgy 5:10
Composed By – George Gershwin
12 Intermezzo 2:56
Composed By – George Gruntz
13 Under One Moon 2:14
Composed By – Andreas Vollenweider
14 A Night In Tunisia 7:11
Composed By – Dizzy Gillespie
15 Meeting Point 2:29
Composed By – George Gruntz
Credits :
Piano [Uncredited], Arranged By, Producer – George Gruntz
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