Longing

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Total Tracks: 10   Total Length: 56:06

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Great duo

HSWT

Though maybe not quite as simpatico as the Corea/Burton pairing, this duo recording ranks up there pretty high. Admittedly, Mintzer is one of my top 5 favorite Tenor players (and maybe my favorite Bass Clarinetists) so that doesn't hurt. Beyond that, great playing that is never overstated and perfect communication abound by both Mintzer and Goldstein. Overall the tracks are a bit on the mellower side but with all the wonderful playing going on things never bog down.

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They Say All Music Guide

The pairing of Bob Mintzer and Gil Goldstein as a duo is an inspired affair. With Mintzer playing tenor sax and Goldstein on piano, they each contributed a number of strong originals to the date. Mintzer’s moody ballad “Longing” and intricate bop vehicle “Where’s the Word” are among his finest compositions on CD. Goldstein’s “Three Little Initials” is a subtle variation of the well known “Body and Soul.” Mintzer switches to bass clarinet for Goldstein’s lush ballad “Angelique & Ellen” (written for the film Radio Inside), a haunting treatment of the late Bill Evans’ “Your Story,” along with a fascinating rendition of the standard “Everything Happens to Me” that begins with an unaccompanied Eric Dolphy-inspired solo by the reed player. Goldstein’s “Two to Tango” is a delightful upbeat duet for bass clarinet and accordion. Highly recommended! – Ken Dryden

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