The Feeling of Jazz (1999)

About this title: This is a pairing of two tenor saxophonists not known for their work on that instrument. Newsome played mostly alto in the Tonight Show Big Band, while Peplowski is a prominent clarinetist, with his own groups and with Mel Tormé. Together they play delightful mainstream jazz, mostly standards, in as mellifluous a manner as one could ever need. Consistent throughout, in instrumentation and musical stance, they trade melodies in riffs like good conversation, play beautifully in unison, and are respectful in not stepping on toes. Newsome is quite direct and forward, clipping off bebop phrases ... read more

Tracks:

1. Only a Rose [Hooker/Friml]
2. The Feeling of Jazz [Ellington/Troup/Sim]
3. Too Late Now [Lerner]
4. Benny's Pennies [Aronov]
5. All Alone [Berlin]
6. Skylark [Mercer/Carmichael]
7. Titter Pipes [Newsom]
8. It's Sand, Man! [Clayton]
9. I'll Close My Eyes [Kaye/Reid]
10. Opus de Funk [Silver]
11. Lover, Come Back to Me [Hammerstein/Romberg]

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