Like That (1995)

About this title: Although Like That was recorded in New York, many of the people involved with the project were Philadelphians. The pleasing hard bop date unites Jimmy Bruno's Philly-based trio of the 1990s (which includes bassist Craig Thomas and drummer Steve Holloway) with organist/trumpeter and Philly native Joey DeFrancesco, while the liner notes were written by guitar great Pat Martino (another Philadelphian). Producer Allen Farnham, however, lived close to New York in northern New Jersey. Bruno's guitar and DeFrancesco's organ prove highly compatible on selections ranging from Sam Jones' "Unit Seven" ... read more

Tracks:

1. E.V. [Thomas]
2. Raezer's Edge [Bruno]
3. Waltz for Nancy [Bruno]
4. There Is No Greater Love [Jones/Symes]
5. The Iguana's Uncle [Bruno]
6. Pat's House [Bruno]
7. Night Dreamer [Bruno]
8. The Way You Look Tonight [Fields/Kern]
9. Like That [Bruno]
10. Stars Fell on Alabama [Parish/Perkins]
11. Unit Seven [Jones]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.