Paul Grabowsky, Bernie McGann & Simon Barker
Always
Album · Jazz · 2006 · ABC Jazz
On Always, Australian jazz heavyweights Paul Grabowsky and Bernie McGann meet for a set devoted to 20th-century ballads. McGann’s rich sax tends to take the melodic lead, as in their winning take on "God Bless the Child." But Grabowsky’s piano work extends beyond well-judged accompaniment; he’s a subtly adventurous performer on “Lover Man.” The two leaders heat up the tempo during “Night and Day,” slipping the bounds of the album’s overarching concept—but when the results swing this fine, no one will mind.
Always
Paul Grabowsky, Bernie McGann & Simon Barker
On Always, Australian jazz heavyweights Paul Grabowsky and Bernie McGann meet for a set devoted to 20th-century ballads. McGann’s rich sax tends to take the melodic lead, as in their winning take on "God Bless the Child." But Grabowsky’s piano work extends beyond well-judged accompaniment; he’s a subtly adventurous performer on “Lover Man.” The two leaders heat up the tempo during “Night and Day,” slipping the bounds of the album’s overarching concept—but when the results swing this fine, no one will mind.
