Aaron Goldberg- It's You I Like
Melody and groove are the watchwords on John Ellis' masterful Criss Crossdebut, which mixes optimistic songs composed by the iconic children'stelevision host, Fred (a.k.a. "Mister") Rogers, himself a fine jazz pianist, and dark ones by the late singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. Joined by New York A-listers Mike Moreno (guitar), Aaron Goldberg (piano), Matt Penman (bass), and Rodney Green (drums), Ellis - playing mostly tenor saxophone and a bit of bass clarinet - addresses the repertoire with a surefooted time feel, gorgeous tone, and abiding melody.
Tracklist:
- What Do You Do?
- Memory Lane
- It's You I Like
- Everything Means Nothing To Me
- Let's Think Of Something To Do
- Because We're Kids
- You Are Special
- Waltz # 1
- It's Such A Good Feeling
- Won't You Be My Neighbor
UPC > 8712474134724
Format > New CD
Label > Criss Cross
Shop online at Darkside Records.
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Melody and groove are the watchwords on John Ellis' masterful Criss Crossdebut, which mixes optimistic songs composed by the iconic children'stelevision host, Fred (a.k.a. "Mister") Rogers, himself a fine jazz pianist, and dark ones by the late singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. Joined by New York A-listers Mike Moreno (guitar), Aaron Goldberg (piano), Matt Penman (bass), and Rodney Green (drums), Ellis - playing mostly tenor saxophone and a bit of bass clarinet - addresses the repertoire with a surefooted time feel, gorgeous tone, and abiding melody.
Tracklist:
- What Do You Do?
- Memory Lane
- It's You I Like
- Everything Means Nothing To Me
- Let's Think Of Something To Do
- Because We're Kids
- You Are Special
- Waltz # 1
- It's Such A Good Feeling
- Won't You Be My Neighbor
UPC > 8712474134724
Format > New CD
Label > Criss Cross
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.