Eddie Higgins - Moonlight Becomes You (1LP, Japanese edition)
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Piano – Eddie Higgins [click here to see more vinyl featuring Eddie Higgins]
Bass – Jay Leonhart
Drums – Joe Ascione
Guitar – Joe Cohn
Vibraphone – Joe Locke
Cello – Andre Emilianoff, Charles Curtis
Viola – Lois Martin, Shmuel Katz
Violin – Edith Hines, Harumi Rhodes, Svetlana Tsoneva
String Arrangements by Dick Lieb
Quintet Arrangement by Eddie Higgins
Conductor – Dick Lieb
1 LP, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Japanese Pressing
Label : Venus
Original Label : Venus
Recorded at Avator Studio in New York on August 26 and 27, 2003
Engineered by James Farber, Kazumi Tezuka, Dave Darlington
Mixed and mastered by Tetsuo Hara (Venus Hyper Magnum Sound)
Produced by Todd Barkan, Tetsuo Hara
Originally released in 2003
Reissued in May 2022
Tracks:
Side A:
- Moonlight Becomes You
- If I Should Lose You
- How Deep Is The Ocean
- The Folks Who Live On The Hill
Side B:
- What Is There To Say
- Be Careful, It's My Heart
- I'll Be Around
- The Nearness Of You
Reviews:
“Eddie Higgins fronts a quintet, with string arrangements by Dick Lieb backing him on most tracks, as he covers ten standards. The effect of this lineup invites comparisons to the George Shearing Quintet of old. Vibraphonist Joe Locke, guitarist Joe Cohn, bassist Jay Leonhart, and drummer Joe Ascione are first-rate musicians who primarily stick to supporting roles, though Cohn's tasty solo in "The Folks Who Live on the Hill" and Leonhart's call and response with the leader and Locke's dancing vibes add some variety in a brisk treatment of "If I Should Lose You." The snappy arrangement of "Have You Met Miss Jones?" showcases Higgins and Locke. The final track, "When April Comes," is an original ballad by the leader in a soft bossa nova setting. The overall effect of this recommended CD makes it perfect for late-evening listening with someone special.” Review by Ken Dryden
Ratings :
AllMusic : 3 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.0 / 5