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5.0 out of 5 stars
West Side Story Today, April 21, 2009
This review is from: West Side Story Today (Audio CD)
When I first saw another version of West Side Story I remember thinking will there ever be an end or summation?. However, realizing that David Liebman was very devoted to exploring and mastering the soprano saxophone, that alone a difficult and noble effort considering the unforgiving nature of sopranos, I purchased West Side Story Today. I expected advanced technical skill ,but that was just the beginning. This is an artistic achievement. What Mr. Liebman does here is to redefine the soprano and Bernstein's beautiful music in a single majestic effort. Before David Liebman the leading exponents of the soprano saxophone were Sidney Bechet and John Coltrane in my opinion. Now it's time to add David Liebman to this very special club.
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