{"product_id":"jan-harbeck-quartet-walter-smith-iii_variations-in-blue_2015_uvm","title":"Variations In Blue","description":"East St. Louis Toodle-Oo\u003cbr\u003eNordic Echoes\u003cbr\u003eDon’t Let the Sun Catch You Cryin’\u003cbr\u003eThird time to Tango\u003cbr\u003eBlack and Tan Fantasy\u003cbr\u003eOblivion\u003cbr\u003eSalvation\u003cbr\u003eBlues in the Night\u003cbr\u003eMay Each Day.\u003cbr\u003e\nAmerican tenor saxophonist Harry Allen (born 1966) was influenced by a father who played drums with Paul Gonsalves, with whom he was also friends. The latter, as well as Stan Getz, became the reference models for the young saxophonist. After studying at Rutgers University with Kenny Baron, Sahib Shihab, and Bob Minzer, he made his first European tour in the 1980s with drummer Oliver Jackson, who would go on to have a relatively \"discreet\" international career—hence the album title *Quietly There*. He is a magnificent performer, rooted in swing and bebop. Swedish pianist Jan Lundgren (also born 1966), discovered by tenor saxophonist Arne Domnerus, appears on numerous recordings for Japanese, American, and German labels. Supported by a subtle rhythm section, these musicians perform ballads and medium-tempo themes by Johnny Mandel, one of the most talented composers of the post-Gershwin, Porter, Kern, and Berlin generation. Beautiful melodies, beautiful music, and a lot of heart!","brand":"Jan Harbeck Quartet \/ Walter Smith III","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55315695927640,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/0663993141114.jpg?v=1760391762","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en-us\/products\/jan-harbeck-quartet-walter-smith-iii_variations-in-blue_2015_uvm","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}