Joy

David Liebman - Joy

03/19/1992 | Candid Records 

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All Music Guide Review

David Liebman has recorded several tributes to John Coltrane through the years (even though he really doesn't sound like him) and his Candid CD is one of his most rewarding. Utilizing a strong college orchestra, some guests and (on "After the Rain") the 17 flutes and five bass clarinets of the JMU Flute Choir, Liebman performs six of Coltrane's top compositions from the 1961-66 period. He sticks to soprano except for some Indian flute on "India" and pays tribute to Coltrane's creative spirit rather than just imitating his solos. "Alabama" and "Naima" are passionate ballads, "India" sounds exotic and the medley of "Joy" and "Selflessness" are free and intense. There are strong individual moments from pianist Butch Taylor and trumpeter John D'Earth although Liebman is the main soloist throughout. He tackles Coltrane's music on its own terms and the results are fresh and often quite exciting. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Joy Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • After the Plan
  • 6:13
  • Sound Clip for After the Plan from Joy


  • 2
  • Untitled Original
  • 4:39
  • Sound Clip for Untitled Original from Joy


  • 3
  • Alabama
  • 4:43
  • Sound Clip for Alabama from Joy


  • 4
  • India
  • 10:32
  • Sound Clip for India from Joy


  • 5
  • Naima
  • 9:12
  • Sound Clip for Naima from Joy


  • 6
  • Joy/Selflessness
  • 14:33
  • Sound Clip for Joy/Selflessness from Joy


    • Credits of Joy

    • Gunnar Mossblad
    • Piano, Director, Sax (Tenor), Orchestration, Guest Appearance, Direction, Mixing, Producer
    • Jed Hackett
    • Clarinet (Bass), Sax (Tenor), Tenor (Vocal)
    • Jim Roller
    • Bass, Bass (Electric), Bass (Acoustic)
    • Jim Wingo
    • Bass (Vocal), Clarinet (Bass), Sax (Baritone)
    • David Liebman
    • Synthesizer, Liner Notes, Indian Flute, Main Performer, Arranger, Sax (Soprano)

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