Another Side

Bob Florence | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 19, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mama Records
• ASIN: B00005K9WG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #178,012 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece!, July 7, 2001

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B. J. Lane "jazzbo" (Levittown, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Another Side (Audio CD)

For years, Bob Florence has been (and still is) one of jazz's most imaginative and original composers and arrangers. He holds a prominent spot in my record/CD collection.

This new CD shows another side of his amazing talent (hence the title) as a sensitive, lyrical pianist trained in the classics. Each track on the CD gives Bob ample room to stretch his creative wings, and he brilliantly demonstrates the ability to treat a standard (such as "All the Things You Are," "Take the 'A' Train," and others) as if he had just composed it.

I've been a fan of Bob's music for years (especially his superb arranging for singers). To his many big band fans...you are in for a real treat. ENJOY!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Another Side" May Be Florence's Best Side, July 1, 2001

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Steve Emerine (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Another Side (Audio CD)

When most of us jazz fans hear Bob Florence's name, we immediately think of his splendid big-band arrangements and CDs, but this new offering from the MAMA Foundation shows an entirely different Florence -- the melodic and thoughtful solo pianist. From the opener, "Take the 'A' Train," to the final tune, "Auld Lang Syne," Florence lets his fingers do the talking, and the result is reminiscent of some of the Bill Evans solo albums. "All the Things You Are," "Chelsea Bridge," "How Deep Is the Ocean?", "Laura," "Stella by Starlight," "Emily," "Sentimental Journey" and "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" -- either by themselves or as part of a medley -- are excellent, and you've probably never heard the theme from "M*A*S*H" played as Florence plays it. I've played this CD a dozen or more times, either concentrating on it exclusively or while working or reading, and I'll hear it a dozen or more times before it goes into the rack. To me, Florence's other side is even better than his big-band side.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A talented man, February 5, 2002

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richard boivin (murrieta, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Another Side (Audio CD)

I first came across the name Bob Florence via a tune on a Buddy Rich album (Willowcrest was the tune). The arrangement caught my ear and began listening to Bob Florence when I found out he had his own band. This album is solo piano and I've listened to it over and over and still listen to it and hear interesting things he does every time. I recommend the album to anyone who is interested in interpretive music..Love this album