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Puccini: A Walk In the Clouds

by Dave Liebman

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    Grammy nominated Jazz Saxophone virtuoso David Liebman (a former member of Miles Davis’ group), with special friends Phil Woods, Vic Juris, Lenora Zenzalai Helm, and others, take some of the greatest arias of Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) and reinterpret them in the Jazz idiom on this unique Arkadia Records album. Entitled “David Liebman Plays Puccini: A Walk in the Clouds”, the recording features arias from “Madam Butterfly”, “La Boheme”, “Turandot”, and “Tosca”, amongst others.

    “…passionate and rhythmically interesting Jazz belonging to one of America’s most adventurous musicians. Interesting rhythms are as synonymous with Liebman’s recordings as his name is with soprano saxophone… Liebman is a great player and conceptualist whose work always deserves hearing… any listener can be thankful for time spent this close to someone who’s lived his love of music so faithfully.” – Jazz Steps Magazine

    The combination of opera arias being performed in the fluid language of Jazz is a novel and ambitious musical achievement. Saxophone legend Dave Liebman creates a textured album that satisfies the Jazz fan while reaching out to Opera lovers, who will find this album to be a refreshing and innovative reinvention of their Italian classics. This impressive fusion of Puccini compositions and Liebman’s uninhibited Jazz artistry blend into a thoughtful and soulful album. “David Liebman Plays Puccini: A Walk in the Clouds” will satisfy open-minded fans of both musical traditions.

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1.
Opera: La Boheme Aria: Quando M’en Vo (Musetta’s Waltz) 05:59
2.
Opera: Tosca Aria: Come E Lunga L’Attesa (How Long The Wait) 06:22
3.
Opera: Turandot Aria: Nessum Dorma (None Shall Sleep) 04:38
4.
Opera: Tosca Aria: E Luce Van Le Stelle (The Stars Were Shining) 07:37
5.
Opera: Tosca Aria: Tre Sbirri (Three Agents) 08:10
6.
Opera: Gianni Schicci Aria: O Mio Babbino Caro (Oh, My Beloved Daddy) 03:26
7.
Opera: Turandot Aria: In Questa Reggia (Within This Place) 05:49
8.
Opera: Madame Butterfly Aria: Un Bel Di, Vedremo (One Fine Day He’ll Come) 05:22
9.
Opera: Madame Butterfly Aria: Vogliamenti Bene (Love Me, Please) 06:33
10.
Opera: Madame Butterfly Aria: Ancora Un Passo (One More Step) 05:53
11.
Opera: Tosca Aria: Vissi D’Arte (I Lived For Music and Love) 05:26

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David Liebman: Saxophones
Phil Woods: Alto sax and clarinet
Vic Juris: Guitar
Phil Markowitz: Keyboards
Tony Marino: Bass
Matt Wilson: Drums
Lenora Zenzalai Helm: Vocals
Jamey Haddad: Percussion
Dane Richeson: Percussion
Nancy Hambleton-Torrente: Cello
Caris Visentin: Oboe
Larry Fisher: Bassoon
Sizao Machado: Percussion

Grammy nominated Jazz Saxophone virtuoso David Liebman (a former member of Miles Davis’ group), with special friends Phil Woods, Vic Juris, Lenora Zenzalai Helm, and others, take some of the greatest arias of Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) and reinterpret them in the Jazz idiom on this unique Arkadia Records album. Entitled “David Liebman Plays Puccini: A Walk in the Clouds”, the recording features arias from “Madam Butterfly”, “La Boheme”, “Turandot”, and “Tosca”, amongst others.

“…passionate and rhythmically interesting Jazz belonging to one of America’s most adventurous musicians. Interesting rhythms are as synonymous with Liebman’s recordings as his name is with soprano saxophone… Liebman is a great player and conceptualist whose work always deserves hearing… any listener can be thankful for time spent this close to someone who’s lived his love of music so faithfully.” – Jazz Steps Magazine

The combination of opera arias being performed in the fluid language of Jazz is a novel and ambitious musical achievement. Saxophone legend Dave Liebman creates a textured album that satisfies the Jazz fan while reaching out to Opera lovers, who will find this album to be a refreshing and innovative reinvention of their Italian classics. This impressive fusion of Puccini compositions and Liebman’s uninhibited Jazz artistry blend into a thoughtful and soulful album. “David Liebman Plays Puccini: A Walk in the Clouds” will satisfy open-minded fans of both musical traditions.

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released May 28, 2022

David Liebman: Saxophones
Phil Woods: Alto sax and clarinet
Vic Juris: Guitar
Phil Markowitz: Keyboards
Tony Marino: Bass
Matt Wilson: Drums
Lenora Zenzalai Helm: Vocals
Jamey Haddad: Percussion
Dane Richeson: Percussion
Nancy Hambleton-Torrente: Cello
Caris Visentin: Oboe
Larry Fisher: Bassoon
Sizao Machado: Percussion

Produced by: Bob Karcy
Total Time: 67:21

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Dave Liebman New York, New York

As a teenager, when he first caught sight (and sound) of John Coltrane playing at New York’s famous Birdland Club, Dave Liebman fell instantly in love with jazz. A virtuoso on the soprano sax, and an innovative composer, Lieb’s attachment to jazz has always been something more than musical. The spirit behind the music and the community of musicians and listeners all figure into his life in jazz. ... more

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