Steve Barta – Blue River
| Label: | Kokopelli Records – KOKO 1303 |
|---|---|
| Format: | CD, Album |
| Country: | US |
| Released: | |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Style: | Contemporary Jazz, Easy Listening |
Tracklist
| 1 | Wish Upon A Canvas | 5:16 | |
| 2 | Blue River | 5:21 | |
| 3 | In Another Life | 4:26 | |
| 4 | Like An Old Piano | 5:08 | |
| 5 | Rossport | 5:47 | |
| 6 | Carinho (Dearest One) | 5:18 | |
| 7 | The High Road | 5:08 | |
| 8 | Asleep In The Sweet Light | 2:07 | |
| 9 | Umtradah | 6:03 | |
| 10 | On The Edge | 3:44 |
Credits
- Artwork By – Durand Design, Jim Wood
- Bass – Jerry Watts*, Paul Socolow
- Drums – Ricky Sebastian
- Drums, Percussion – Michael Shapiro*
- Guitar – Bruce Dunlap, Ricardo Silveira
- Mastered By – Paul R. Blakemore*
- Producer, Flute, Flute [Alto Flute & Bass Flute] – Herbie Mann
- Producer, Piano – Steve Barta
- Recorded By – John Hendrickson (tracks: 6, 10), Paul Vastola (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 9)
- Written-By – Dori Caymmi (tracks: 4), Lee Trees (tracks: 1), Steve Barta (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 10)
Notes
Tracks 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 - Recorded at Rocky Mountain Recorders, Denver, Colorado on Dec 11 to 13, 1990 & Jan 11 & 12, 1991.
Tracks 6 & 10 - Recorded at Schnee Studio, North Hollywood, California, on February 10 & 11, 1995.
Mastered at Sante Fe, NM.
Made in USA
"Meeting Steve Barta was a serendipitous experience. I was hired to play a benefit gig in Colorado Springs and Steve and his group were one of four bands on the program. I hear a lot of different music on the road but I find that most players unfortunately fall into the trap of imitating the current trends. However, there was something about Steve's music that caught my attention - it was very melodic, lyrical and, most importantly, there was something original about his compositions.
After listening to the album many times now, it strikes me that the originality I hear in Steve's music might, in part, be a result of his living in the country. Most professional musicians live in urban environments for obvious reasons. Steve has chosen the more difficult path for a performer by living in the Colorado Rockies - there aren't a lot of available gigs in the mountains. However, the "spirit" of that rural environment seems to emanate from his compositions and creates a feeling that is different from what I hear in other "contemporary jazz" - something more substantial, more vital and more visual.
Another aspect to the originality I hear is Steve's incorporation of Brazilian feeling into his work. This might sound silly, but it's kind of like "Brazilian Mountain High," or, light feijoada, or a curious blend of Aaron Copland and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
I think Blue River is special. I hope you enjoy it!"
~ Herbie Mann with Janeal Arison
Tracks 6 & 10 - Recorded at Schnee Studio, North Hollywood, California, on February 10 & 11, 1995.
Mastered at Sante Fe, NM.
Made in USA
"Meeting Steve Barta was a serendipitous experience. I was hired to play a benefit gig in Colorado Springs and Steve and his group were one of four bands on the program. I hear a lot of different music on the road but I find that most players unfortunately fall into the trap of imitating the current trends. However, there was something about Steve's music that caught my attention - it was very melodic, lyrical and, most importantly, there was something original about his compositions.
After listening to the album many times now, it strikes me that the originality I hear in Steve's music might, in part, be a result of his living in the country. Most professional musicians live in urban environments for obvious reasons. Steve has chosen the more difficult path for a performer by living in the Colorado Rockies - there aren't a lot of available gigs in the mountains. However, the "spirit" of that rural environment seems to emanate from his compositions and creates a feeling that is different from what I hear in other "contemporary jazz" - something more substantial, more vital and more visual.
Another aspect to the originality I hear is Steve's incorporation of Brazilian feeling into his work. This might sound silly, but it's kind of like "Brazilian Mountain High," or, light feijoada, or a curious blend of Aaron Copland and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
I think Blue River is special. I hope you enjoy it!"
~ Herbie Mann with Janeal Arison
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 7 94044-1303-2 7
- Matrix / Runout: KOKO 1303 MASTERED BY NIMBUS
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