Title: Solos Artist: Robin Holcomb Label: Songlines Product Type: SUPER-AUDIO CD UPC: 774355155028 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2004-12-14 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: HYBRID SACD
Distinguished pianists and composers with individual styles, Horvitz and Holcomb have been partners in life as well as musically for almost three decades. They have appeared on record in each other's company numerous times, but this is their first recording actually sharing the billing. Together... and yet alone, as each plays solo piano. The instrument is a Steinway D, and the program they have sequenced includes original compositions (e.g. Holcomb's 13-minute suite "When the Comet Comes"), three free improvisations, and three covers (including Wayne Shorter's beautiful "Armageddon."). They both possess notable techniques, but it's the emotional resonances and luminosity of the playing that really stay with the listener. Live-to-DSD recording in a small concert hall creates an intimate, palpable atmosphere.
Tracks: 1.1 Reno - Robin Holcomb 1.2 Tired - Wayne Horvitz 1.3 Armageddon - Wayne Horvitz 1.4 The Pleasures of Motion - Robin Holcomb 1.5 Joanna's Solo - Wayne Horvitz 1.6 Before the Comet Comes - Wayne Holcomb 1.7 Stars Fell on Alabama - Wayne Horvitz 1.8 Interpretation #1 - Wayne Horvitz 1.9 The Road to Zamora - Robin Holcomb 1.10 Buttermilk Hill - Wayne Horvitz 1.11 Up Do - Robin Holcomb 1.12 Interpretation #2 - Wayne Horvitz 1.13 Done for - Robin Holcomb 1.14 Crispin and Lisa's Duet - Wayne Horvitz
