Friends, Treasures, Heroes | |
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Recorded | August 2005 |
Genre | Jazz |
Label | Summit |
Friends, Treasures, Heroes is a solo piano album by Bob Florence. It was recorded in 2005 and released by Summit Records.
Recording and music
Bob Florence was "known primarily as a bandleader, composer/arranger, and jazz educator", but also recorded a few solo piano albums.[1] This example was recorded in August 2005.[2] The main compositions are linked together by interludes and bridging sections.[2] "Jools" is a tribute to Julie Andrews, with whom Florence played on several tours.[1]
Release and reception
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AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Friends, Treasures, Heroes was released by Summit Records.[2] The AllMusic reviewer concluded: "This beautifully crafted recording is easily one of Bob Florence's greatest achievements."[1] The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that the choice and linking of material "works beautifully".[2] The JazzTimes reviewer mentioned the romantic mood prevalent on the album and wrote: "you would have to have a heart of stone not to like this record."[3]
Track listing
- "Just Friends/Wind Beneath My Wings" – 3:53
- "Invitation/On Green Dolphin Street" – 5:53
- "Interlude" – 1:56
- "My Sunshine Connection" – 4:34
- "Interlude" – 0:39
- "A Time for Love/The Shadow of Your Smile" – 4:36
- "Interlude" – 1:11
- "Mulholland Falls" – 6:33
- "Interlude" – 1:26
- "Whippoorwill/Nobody Else But Me/I'm Old Fashioned" – 6:09
- "Interlude" – 0:47
- "Jools/Come Rain or Some Shine" – 5:17
- "Interlude" – 1:20
- "Pensitiva" – 4:32
- "Interlude" – 0:26
- "Maria, Queen of the Birders" – 5:15
- "Just Friends/Wind Beneath My Wings (Reprise)" – 1:32
Personnel
- Bob Florence – piano
References
- ^ a b c d Dryden, Ken. "Bob Florence – Friends, Treasures, Heroes". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 496. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ Conrad, Thomas (1 January 2006). "Bob Florence: Friends Treasures Heroes". JazzTimes.