JIMMY BRUNO WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOEY DeFRANCESCO — Like That (1996) WV (image+.cue), lossless

Although Like That was recorded in New York, many of the people involved with the project were Philadelphians. The pleasing hard bop date unites Jimmy Bruno's Philly-based trio of the 1990s (which includes bassist Craig Thomas and drummer Steve Holloway) with organist/trumpeter and Philly native Joey DeFrancesco, while the liner notes were written by guitar great Pat Martino (another Philadelphian). Producer Allen Farnham, however, lived close to New York in northern New Jersey. Bruno's guitar and DeFrancesco's organ prove highly compatible on selections ranging from Sam Jones' "Unit Seven" and Jerome Kern's "The Way You Look Tonight" to Bruno originals such as the sentimental "Waltz for Nancy," the angular "Raezer's Edge," and the mellifluous "Night Dreamer." Although DeFrancesco plays organ on most of the 11 songs, he switches to the trumpet and favors a Miles Davis-influenced mute on relaxed versions of "There Is No Greater Love" and "Stars Fell on Alabama." Bruno's Concord output has been quite consistent, and this fine CD is no exception. Alex Henderson
Tracklist :
1. E.V.     4:39
 Craig Thomas
2. Raezer's Edge     5:03
 Jimmy Bruno
3. Waltz For Nancy     5:41
 Jimmy Bruno
4. There Is No Greater Love     6:12
 Isham Jones / Marty Symes
5. The Iguana's Uncle     4:24
 Jimmy Bruno
6. Pat's House     5:23
 Jimmy Bruno
7. Night Dreamer     6:15
 Jimmy Bruno
8. The Way You Look Tonight     5:24
 Dorothy Fields / Jerome Kern
9. Like That     4:48
 Jimmy Bruno
10. Stars Fell On Alabama     3:26
 Mitchell Parish / Frank Perkins
11. Unit Seven     8:08
 Sam Jones
Credits :
Jimmy Bruno - Guitar
Joey DeFrancesco - Organ, Trumpet
Steve Holloway - Drums
Craig Thomas - Acoustic and Electric Bass