Andy Laverne

Volume 85: Tunes You Thought You Knew (with Free Audio CD): 85 Andy Laverne

The new millennium suggests a need for revamping great standards of the 20th century. Highly respected pianist, composer, and author Andy LaVerne has designed a set for such a purpose. Showcased are the musical and playable reharmonizations in a way musicians will find entertaining and enlightening. Some are tastefully subtle while others are surprisingly bold. Take these techniques and reharmonize your own tunes! Rhythm Section: Andy LaVerne (p); Rufus Reid (b); Steve Davis (d). Titles: Cantaloupe Island * Dream * I Hear a Rhapsody * Maiden Voyage * On Green Dolphin Street * Smoke Gets in Your Eyes * Watermelon Man * Yesterdays * Softly As in a Morning Sunrise * Song for My Father * Stella by Starlight.