Imeges [Import]

Phil Woods | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 19, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Bmg Japan
• ASIN: B00005YWRU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #931,519 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Windmills of Your Mind [From the Thomas Crown Affair]

2. A Song for You

3. Nicole

4. The Summer Knows [Theme from Summer of '42]

5. We've Only Just Begun

6. I Was Born in Love With You [From Wuthering Heights]

7. Clair de Lune

8. Images

Editorial Reviews

Remastered limited edition Japanese pressing features 8 tracks. RCA. 2005. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Woods cooks!, August 5, 2007

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Dylan R. Cramer (North Vancouver, B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Images (24bt) (Audio CD)

This is one of Phil Woods's best recordings from his illustrious recording career, and documents his complete command and prowess on the alto back in the 1970's. The first half of the recording contains a collection of melodic songs that Phil plays perfectly with lush tone, elegant feeling and great warmth. The second half of the recording features Woods as a soloist in front of a big band, playing a suite composed by Michel Legrand.
This piece will knock your socks off and leave you breathless and astounded, as Woods displays his unbelievable technique and wealth of improvisational abilities. This is a must recording for any alto saxophonists who want to hear one of the true masters of the alto at work during his prime. Dig it and enjoy!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing short of brilliant, March 29, 2007

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James A. Vedda (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Images (Audio CD)

If you only know Michel Legrand for his movie scores, then you've missed the best work of this outstanding jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. Legrand was fond of working in the U.S. jazz scene, and worked with Phil Woods on a number of occasions. When this recording was made in 1975, Woods was beginning the most productive period in his career, putting out one great album after another, including a Grammy Award-winning live album in 1976. "Images" puts these two artists - both of whom seem comfortable in any setting - together with a full orchestra for about 40 minutes of unique and delightful sounds.
Every jazz collection should have some orchestral jazz, and this is one of the must-have albums in that genre. It offers lush renditions of some popular tunes and a nod to the Romantic Era with a version of "Clair de Lune." A couple of my favorites are the very pretty "Nicole" and the sultry "I Was Born In Love With You." But the clincher is the title track "Images." This is a tour de force for both artists. It's worth the price of the CD for this track alone.
For another must-have album in a similar vein, see my review of "Floresta Canto" by Phil Woods.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars jazzman, August 11, 2007

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James K. Stewart (Louisville, Ky USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Images (Audio CD)

I agree 100% with the other 5 star reviews of this. I, too, had the
vinyl lp and played it to death, particularly the last 2 gorgeous cuts,
which were side 2 on the RCA album. The title cut "Images" is some of
the best orchestral jazz I have ever heard. Woods is just amazing on
this! Right before the orchestra and Woods kick in on their furious
run towards the middle of the title cut, you can hear Michel screaming
way back in the mix, urging them on. Fantastic stuff. Get this cd.
It's worth every cent.