Someone to Watch over Me (1999)

About this title: There will be those fans of Tennessee tenor saxophonist Wallace who may hear this as an anomalous aside in his career of playing mostly progressive modern jazz. Others may view it a logical step, a concept album dedicated to the music of George Gershwin. What this reviewer finds fascinating about it is that Wallace plays so flexibly within the melodic intent of these well-worn lines, yet always finds a way to make them all his own. There's a certain restraint, and the simple approach is more refined due to the centered focus provided by the always brilliant pianist Mulgrew Miller, rock-solid ... read more

Tracks:

1. Nice Work If You Can Get It [Gershwin/Gershwin]
2. The Man I Love [Gershwin/Gershwin]
3. Who Cares? [Gershwin/Gershwin]
4. Someone to Watch over Me [Gershwin/Gershwin]
5. I Was Doing All Right [Gershwin/Gershwin]
6. How Long Has This Been Going On? [Gershwin/Gershwin]
7. It Ain't Necessarily So [Gershwin/Gershwin]
8. I Loves You, Porgy [Gershwin/Gershwin]

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