Title: Until It's Time Artist: Jack Wilkins Label: Max Jazz Records Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 610614060620 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2009-06-16 Number of Discs: 1
Guitarist Jack Wilkins has been a part of the international Jazz scene for more than four decades. His flawless technique and imaginative chordal approach have inspired collaborations with Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Bob Brookmeyer, Buddy Rich and many others. On his MAXJAZZ string series debut, "Until It's Time," Wilkins presents a fresh take on twelve standards including "Arthur's Theme," "Show Me," "These Foolish Things," and "Two for the Road" among others. His quartet features some stellar musicians including Jon Cowherd (p), Steve LaSpina (b) and Mark Ferber (d). Producer and fellow guitarist, Jeff Barone, joins Wilkins on James Taylor's version of "Blossom."When he's not touring, Wilkins stays busy teaching at a number of colleges and universities including the New School, NYU, Long Island University and the Manhattan School of Music. He was recently invited to judge the Monk Institute Guitar Competition in Washington. He also conducts seminars and guitar clinics, both in New York and abroad.
Tracks: 1.1 Arthur's Theme 1.2 Show Me 1.3 Blossom 1.4 Walk Don't Run 1.5 These Foolish Things 1.6 Lauro's Waltz 1.7 Two for the Road 1.8 Fur Elise 1.9 Tico Tico 1.10 Airegin 1.11 Until It's Time for You to Go 1.12 Blossom [Extended Version]
