Live from Studio A in New York City
| Live from Studio A in New York City | ||||
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| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | November 1988 | |||
| Genre | Swing | |||
| Length | 55:30 | |||
| Label | Chesky | |||
| Producer | David Chesky, Norman Chesky | |||
| Johnny Frigo chronology | ||||
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Live from Studio A in New York City is an album by violinist Johnny Frigo. It was his second album as leader and came over 30 years after his debut.[1] This was also the first album recorded by Chesky Records.
Recording and music
[edit]The album was recorded in November 1988.[2] In addition to Frigo, the musicians were guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli, bassists Ron Carter and Michael Moore (one of whom played on each track), and drummer Butch Miles.[1] The material is standards.[1]
Release and reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz |  [2] |
Live from Studio A in New York City was released by Chesky Records and was their first issue.[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz described it as "a strong set, with a great band, though Miles is typically showy".[2] The AllMusic reviewer wrote that Frigo "was immediately considered one of the top swing-based violinists".[1]
Track listing
[edit]- Pick Yourself Up and Start All Over Again (3:05)
- Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me (6:48)
- Detour Ahead (4:21)
- Just Friends (3:23)
- Estrellita (2:34)
- Stompin' at the Savoy (4:05)
- Early Autumn (5:03)
- You Stepped Out of a Dream (3:20)
- In a Sentimental Mood (5:16)
- Song Is You (4:07)
- I'm Through with Love (4:06)
- Summer Me, Winter Me (2:36)
- Tangerine (3:19)
- I'll Never Be the Same (3:27)
Personnel
[edit]- Johnny Frigo – violin
- Bucky Pizzarelli – guitar
- John Pizzarelli – guitar
- Ron Carter – double bass
- Michael Moore – double bass
- Butch Miles – drums
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Yanow, Scott. "Johnny Frigo: Live from Studio A in New York City". AllMusic. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. pp. 511–512. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.