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Carl
Saunders- Out of The Blue
March
28, 2000
Original Release Date: July 3, 1995
Carl
Saunders/Trumpet, Roger Kellaway/Piano, Buster Williams/Bass,
Santo Savino/Drums, Jerry Pinter/Sax (8,10), Andy Martin/Trombone
(8,10)
1. Stella By Starlight
2. We'll Be Together Again
3. Prudence
4. Personas Gratus
5. Sad Happiness
6. I Should Care
7. Love For Sale
 8.
Haunted Heart
9. Minute Waltz
10. This Is The Blues
Review
I must say that Carl Saunders is perhaps
the world's best trumpeter since Tiger Okoshi. I first heard
Saunders' soulful playing in Dave Pike's Peligroso
and I immediately felt in love with his playing because he
made the album. Here in his solo effort, his scores home with
a big goal. He's bluesy and jazzy and his timing would make
Miles and Chet proud!!
Being a member
of the Bill Holman Big Band, Carl's texture is almost
as rich as Tom Harrell's and his arrangements partake
meticulous craftsmanship. His solos are unforced and performed
with ease and grace, and his songs are carefully chosen. Each
song is a highlight especially ballads like "Stella by
Starlight" and "Haunted Heart." His interpretation
of Chopin's "Minute Waltz" is a delight and a half.
His last blues "This is The Blues" features a strong
finish.
It is a shame
that Saunders never made it big, but he is a small treasure
and a well-kept secret for jazz lovers like us. His playing
surpasses that of Wynton Marsalis, Wallace Roney, Dave Douglas,
Roy Hargrove and the like. This is a beautiful jazz trumpet
album!
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