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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0731451082320 Format: Live Label: Polygram Records Manufacturer: Polygram Records Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: Polygram Records Release Date: February 04, 1992 Studio: Polygram Records Sales Rank: 21566 MPN: 510823
Amazon.com essential recording: This album, a series of duets laying the wondrously inquisitive piano of Kenny Barron next to the breathy, half-lit tenor of Stan Getz, was both the last public appearance and the final recording in the life of Getz. Recorded with astonishing clarity live at Copenhagen's Montmartre Café, People Time serves as a passionate coda to the life of this great saxophonist. Many of the tunes seem chosen for their emotional content, as if Getz were aware this might be his swan song. Speculation aside, this is a remarkably gorgeous, exquisitely paced recording. Throughout, Getz and Barron exhibit both a deep understanding of the material as well as sympathetic, truly harmonious playing. Never rushed, never brash, People Time lingers over melodies, fleshing them out and extracting every ounce of feeling. A must-have for fans of both artists. --S. Duda
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Rating: - "The Legend Comes To An End, And The Myth Begins"
"The music on this recording is very special, not only because it is the last documented recording of Stan Getz, but also because the music is real, honest, pure and beautiful in spite of the pain or perhaps ... Read More
Rating: - an objective pinnacle of human expression
stan recorded this session with months left to live in a staggering carear of music making . to be joined on these absolutely transcendent tracks by his frequent collaborator and brother in all but birth , kenny ... Read More
Rating: - Has to be rated as the greatest tenor sax jazz player ever
I have Getz's records going back to the early 40's. I've followed his carreer and have listened live at many nightclubs in the 70's to early 90's. When he died I almost felt like a part of me had also. I could ... Read More
Rating: - Impossibly Beautiful
This live CD set was made while Getz was dying of cancer. Read all the reviews on this one.
I can only add that the final tune "Soul Eyes" on CD #2 starts off with Getz and Barron together and then ... Read More
Rating: - Great Album
This is Stan at his best with a world class pianist, Kenny Barron. No rhythm section (it's not needed), just these to greats making incredible music. Their take on standards sounds so fresh, yet time-less. The ... Read More
