Balloons
Balloons featuring David Sanchez, Randy Brecker, John Pattitucci and Antonio Sanchez
Kenny Werner assembles a sterling group of associates- Randy Brecker, David Sanchez, John Patitucci, Antonio Sanchez- for an in-depth examination of four originals, all showcasing Werner’s singular approach to composition and the group’s wizardry with improvisation. The tracks possess song-like qualities that evoke both a meditative air and the effortless whimsy of children at play. That these “children” are among jazz’s greatest jazz practitioners, and Werner among its most compelling conceptualizers, only underscores the sophistication of this record. Recorded live at the Blue Note.
3. Balloons