Erskine/Torres- From Kenton to Now (CD)
Tenor player Richard Torres was the premier solo voice in the Stan Kenton Orchestra for many years with a sound that is visceral, gutsy, modern, yet rooted in tradition, swing, boppin' humorous and playful, serious and soulful. This album features Richard and drummer Peter Erskine playing a collection of originals with a standard or two for good measure accompanied by Alan Pasqua on piano and Dave Carpenter on bass.
Tracklist:
- L.A. Stomp
- Blues for All
- Happy Day
- Artistry in Rhythm
- I Love You Sweetheart of All My Dreams
- Modern Drummer Blues
- Intermission Riff
- Park, The
- Richard's Blues
- Constance
Tenor player Richard Torres was the premier solo voice in the Stan Kenton Orchestra for many years with a sound that is visceral, gutsy, modern, yet rooted in tradition, swing, boppin' humorous and playful, serious and soulful. This album features Richard and drummer Peter Erskine playing a collection of originals with a standard or two for good measure accompanied by Alan Pasqua on piano and Dave Carpenter on bass.
Tracklist:
- L.A. Stomp
- Blues for All
- Happy Day
- Artistry in Rhythm
- I Love You Sweetheart of All My Dreams
- Modern Drummer Blues
- Intermission Riff
- Park, The
- Richard's Blues
- Constance