STAN GETZ
My Old Flame (Concord)
Reviewed by Ron Saranich

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My Old Flame is a newly issued two-fer by Concord Records of previously released material by Stan Getz, The Dolphin and Spring Is Here. Both were recorded live at Keystone Korner in San Francisco during 1981, when Getz was in the process of making the Bay Area his home. Getz, on tenor saxophone, was joined by Lou Levy on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums.

Through this date, Getz's tenor playing was consistent, melodic, and swinging at any tempo. Highly evocative and intimate, Getz's solos simply shine. His selection of notes is sublime. As a group, these four players clicked, interacting near to perfection. The playing on tunes such as "A Time For Love," "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes," "Old Devil Moon," and "I'm Old Fashion" is strong, focussed, and dynamic.

My Old Flame is classic Getz. Its not among his essential works, but it is excellent nonetheless. If you want to round out your Getz collection with material from late in his career, here is an impressive place to start.

© 2001 - Ron Saranich