Eddie Daniels Quartet: Mean what you say
2005 IPO Recordings
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With
Eddie Daniels on Clarinet and Tenor Sax
Hank Jones on Piano
Richard Davis on Bass
Kenny Washington on Drums

Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower
June 6, 2006

This is a hopping new CD, with Eddie Daniels on clarinet and tenor sax, in one original composition and several standards, with a unique, swinging twist. This quartet has come together to bring the listener some vibrant, percussive, and quite contemporary sound, thanks to Daniels’ quartet: Hank Jones on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.

Notable tracks:

#1 –Mean What You Say – T. Jones. Hank Jones, on an upbeat, skipping piano, leads a melodic, vibrant title track. Eddie Daniels is a smooth and seasoned performer, and Kenny Washington, along with Richard Davis, keep the rhythm rambunctious.

#2 –It Had To Be You – Kahn/T. Jones. Switching to clarinet, Daniels keeps this renowned standard melodic, but fresh, as he climbs octaves in a flash. Jones, on piano, adds a long solo riff, but the theme is played entirely on scintillating clarinet.

#5–My One and Only Love – Mellin/Wood. With a soaring sax, Daniels takes this standard to contemporary style, in between a meandering solo by Jones. Washington, on brushes and soft percussion, keeps the rhythm swinging.

#9 –You and the Night and the Music – Dietz/Schwartz. In a racing swinging entrance, the band makes its intentions clear - Daniels, on sax, will lead and improvise this well known ballad in fierce, fiery fashion. This track, alone, is worth getting the IPO recording, as your feet will not sit still.

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For more information, contact Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower at zlokower@bestweb.net