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This just isn't one of them. Check out some of Haden's earlier work, like "Closeness" (1976) or "Quartet West" (1987).
Yes, it has a generally pleasing sound that would make it the perfect background music at a low-lit, glamorous restaurant. Beyond that, though, let's be honest: this music is pretty seriously limited.
Yes, it's expertly played--you'd expect that, given the personnel. Do yourself a favor and get something more vivacious and fully human.
The artists don't take many risks, don't push themselves in any really significant way. As a result, "Nocturne" sounds like vital, Latin-inflected jazz on Paxil.
Haden's a great artist with a rich reservoir of brilliant recordings to his name. And when we festoon an album like "Nocturne" with all the accolades that it's gotten, we do a disservice to music that actually deserves such praise, and to the droves of listeners who get duped into buying this stuff.
Though some of these are Cuban ballads, the overall effect is certainly not Latin. These are very quiet, contemplative, downbeat pieces with gorgeous accompaniment by all involved. Rubalcaba is a pianist whose every note is worth hearing. I love this and have played it over and over.
I love this album, it is so romantic in the best sense of the word. It is absolutely beautiful. The tunes are mostly ballads but it has a Latin pulse to it and is very good listening from a jazz as well as a non jazz perspective. Haden plays beautifully as usual.
Nocturne is a wonderful mix of Latin rhythms that both peaks your interest and soothes your soul. The hallmark for me is the use of different instruments (e.g. violin, tenor sax, acoustic guitar) that support the very solid bass - piano superstructure.
that'll be great. nowhere was it to be found. then i will have two copies. cuban jazz for late nights, this is quiet, contemplative music at its best.
it was not there where it should be amongst my other charlie haden cds. i wanted to listen to charlie haden's sublime album "nocturne," and i couldn't find it. i felt sick. every second.
gonazlo rubalcaba's piano work is stunning, as is the saxophone work of joe lovano and david sanchez. my heart raced and beads of sweat formed on my forehead. well, amazon.com came to my rescue. i jumped online and ordered me another copy pronto. last month i experienced some horror in my life that was worthy of a stephen king novel.
every note. perfect and beautiful. federico ruiz violin playing adds another great dimension here. and, of course, mr haden's bass is sublime, as always. seriously, i have over 700 jazz albums, and this one is in my top 25. fear overtook me at once and i began turning the house upside down in my frantic search for this gem. may you find yourself a copy and never misplace it.
and now i have this gorgeous recording back in my home. like the miles davis slice of heaven "kind of blue," this charlie haden album is perfect. i'm sure my original copy will turn up someday beneath a butter dish or amongst the dog's toy chest. as long as i never have to go through another day of life without this near at hand for when the mood is right.
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