In Town

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All Music Guide - Dave Nathan
Spike Robinson, though U.S. born, has made the British Isles his home and does most of his recording there. In Town is one of several records he has made for the Scottish company, Hep. Computer engineer +cum+ tenor sax man, Robinson displays agility and virtuosity with his alto-like tenor sax, as he runs through this album of well-known standards with facility and ease. He's joined on four of the cuts by vocalist Elaine Delmar. She and pianist Brian Lemon together weave a very enjoyable version of Duke Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood." Robinson has inherited the style and mannerisms of the great romantic tenors, like Zoot Sims and Stan Getz. You also hear the later day ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Dave Nathan
Spike Robinson, though U.S. born, has made the British Isles his home and does most of his recording there. In Town is one of several records he has made for the Scottish company, Hep. Computer engineer +cum+ tenor sax man, Robinson displays agility and virtuosity with his alto-like tenor sax, as he runs through this album of well-known standards with facility and ease. He's joined on four of the cuts by vocalist Elaine Delmar. She and pianist Brian Lemon together weave a very enjoyable version of Duke Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood." Robinson has inherited the style and mannerisms of the great romantic tenors, like Zoot Sims and Stan Getz. You also hear the later day Ben Webster breathy whispering on "You've Changed." But Robinson has assimilated these influences into a style which is uniquely his. Listen to him explore all the nuances and emotions of the melancholy ballad "Little Girl Blue" and swing intelligently on "Everything I Love." "Little Girl Blue" also is a forum for a lengthy solo by Brain Lemon's understated piano. In Town is an album of well-known melodies as interpreted by a contemporary master of the tenor sax.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 12/7/1995
  • Label: Hep Records
  • UPC: 603366203520
  • Catalog Number: 2035
  • Sales rank: 183,007

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Too Close for Comfort - Elaine Delmar (5:55)
  2. 2 You've Changed - Elaine Delmar (7:59)
  3. 3 Just One of Those Things - Elaine Delmar (3:59)
  4. 4 In a Sentimental Mood - Elaine Delmar (3:51)
  5. 5 'S Wonderful - Elaine Delmar (3:07)
  6. 6 Get out of Town - Elaine Delmar (5:34)
  7. 7 Little Girl Blue - Elaine Delmar (9:00)
  8. 8 Ev'rything I Love - Elaine Delmar (5:27)
  9. 9 Young and Foolish - Elaine Delmar (5:08)
  10. 10 Will You Still Be Mine? - Elaine Delmar (6:38)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Spike Robinson Primary Artist, Tenor Saxophone
Allan Ganley Drums
Brian Lemon Piano
Len Skeat Bass, Double Bass
Elaine Delmar Vocals
Technical Credits
Matt Dennis Composer
Jerry Bock Composer
Dave Gelly Liner Notes
Gareth Watson Engineer
George David Weiss Composer
Jim Hutcheson Cover Design
Ted Kendall Digital Editing
Alastair Robertson Producer, Audio Production
Tom Adair Composer
Larry Holofcener Composer
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