Adam Makowicz at Maybeck
| Adam Makowicz at Maybeck | |
|---|---|
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| Live album by | |
| Released | 1993 |
| Venue | Maybeck Recital Hall, Berkeley, California |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Concord |
Adam Makowicz at Maybeck: Maybeck Recital Hall Series Volume Twenty-Four is an album of solo piano performances by jazz pianist Adam Makowicz.
Music and recording
The album was recorded at the Maybeck Recital Hall in Berkeley, California.[1] The first track, "Tatum on My Mind", is a Makowicz original; the other ten tracks are Cole Porter compositions.[2]
Release and reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD |  [3] |
| The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz | [4] |
The album was released by Concord Records in 1993.[5] The AllMusic review concluded that, "Although Makowicz has recorded sessions that contained more variety, his total command of the piano is particularly well displayed throughout this memorable set."[2] The Chicago Tribune reviewer commented on the high speed of the playing on several tracks.[5]
Track listing
- "Tatum on My Mind"
- "Get Out of Town"
- "Easy to Love"
- "I Get a Kick Out of You"
- "You Do Something to Me"
- "I Concentrate on You"
- "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To"
- "Night and Day"
- "Begin the Beguine"
- "Love for Sale"
- "Just One of Those Things"
Personnel
- Adam Makowicz – piano
References
- ^ Asher, Don (July 24, 2013). "Solo Jazz Piano at Maybeck Recital Hall: A Treasure Hunt Remembered". Jazz Profiles. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ^ a b c Yanow, Scott. "Adam Makowicz – Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 24". AllMusic. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2002). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. Penguin Books. p. 945.
- ^ Larkin, Colin, ed. (2004). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz. Virgin Books. pp. xxx.
- ^ a b Fuller, Jack (July 18, 1993). "Gene Harris at Maybeck, Adam Makowicz at Maybeck, Cedar..." Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
