Paquito D’Rivera - Who’s Smoking (2LP)
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet: Paquito D’Rivera
Tenor Saxophone: James Moody
Flugelhorn, Trumpet: Claudio Roditi
Piano: Danilo Pérez, Mark Morganelli, Pedrito Lopez
Bass: Harvie Swartz
Drums: Al Foster
2 LPs, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified
Label : Candid
Original Label : Candid
Remastered by Alex McCollough at True East Mastering
Vinyl Cut by Jeff Powell at Take Out Vinyl
Originally released in 1992
Reissued in 2024
Tracks :
Side A:
- Who’s Smoking?!
- Giant Steps
Side B:
- Irremediablemente Solo (Incurable Alone)
- Linda’s Moody
Side C:
- Desert Storm
- Nuestro Bolero
Side D:
- I Mean You
- You Got It, Diz!
- Out of Nowhere
Reviews:
“The answer to this LP’s title is the musicians. The heated bebop-oriented session finds Paquito D'Rivera joined by trumpeter Claudio Roditi, flügelhornist Mark Morganelli, Danilo Perez or Pedrito Lopez on piano, bassist Harvie Swartz, and drummer Al Foster. An extra treat is that veteran tenorman James Moody guests on three of the nine selections, inspiring D'Rivera to be particularly heated. Highlights include exciting versions of "Giant Steps" and "I Mean You," a clarinet-bass duet on "Out of Nowhere," Perez's "You Got It, Diz," and the blazing title cut. Highly recommended.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings:
AllMusic: 4.5 / 5