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"Another
Viewpoint"
1 Traces Of A Tear [7:58]
2 Some Other Time [4:57]
3 The R7 [3:33]
4 How Insensitive [5:19]
5 Lunar Blues
[3:09]
6 All The Things You Are [4:08]
7 Old Folks [7:00]
8 The Trek [4:41]
9 Nostalgia
[4:40]
10 Another Viewpoint
[5:10]
11 Always And Forever [5:18]
© 1995 Nile Blue Records GCF 2281
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Currently Out of Print |
This second
recording in Federico’s discography, released in 1995,
received its’ title because of its’ characteristic
musical point of departure in comparison with his first
release, Returning.
As opposed to the more thick and layered sound
heard on Federico’s debut album, Another
Viewpoint is less dense and more organic/earthy
sounding primarily because there were fewer instruments
used to record and those instruments were mostly
acoustical. Featuring
only a trio comprised of Federico on vibraphone, drums
and percussion, Dave
Edwards on acoustic bass and guitarist John Sheridan,
the title “Another Viewpoint” also has significance
in the selection of material.
Whereas Retuning featured Federico's
original New Age brand of Contemporary Jazz, this second effort
takes a look at his ability to arrange the music of
other writers, past and present. Finally, Another Viewpoint
is also so titled because it features Greg's debut performance on the vibraphone.
The
57-minute album features 11 tunes that span
the generations. There
are four neatly arranged standards ranging from 1938 to
1963, an arrangement by each
of two contemporary jazz composers (Al DiMeola, Pat Metheny),
and five original compositions: 1 by Federico and 2 each
by Dave Edwards and John Sheridan. |
In Federico’s own words:
"Each recording is a kind of barometer
measuring my improvement and maturity as a musician. This record, to me, was a positive stepping stone in many
ways. . .it was nice to do a recording that has served
as sort of an antithesis to my other efforts.” |
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Buzz:
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endeavor, ‘Another Viewpoint’. I really enjoyed it. I
wish you great happiness and success.”
Mark Egan, New York, NY
-Jazz bass player, formerly
of The Pat Metheny Group |
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