BENNIE WALLACE – French Postcard
ALL ANALOGUE Mastered by Kevin Gray at Coherent Audio
Mastered by: Kevin Gray at Coherent Audio (audiophile precision)
Pressed by: RTI Record Technology, Inc.
Direct-to-two-track session honours the golden era of jazz recording.
Produced by Joe Harley (AudiQuest Music) and Bennie Wallace.
This project brings together some of the most important artists and deepest friendships of his career.
Herlin Riley, Anthony Wilson, Peter Washington, Donald Vega and I have made music together for decades.
Simon Moullier is a new musical partner.
In more recent times they have often performed together at BackCountry Jazz concerts where much of this material was developed.
James Farber began his two-track work with me on projects in the 80’s.
He has since earned his reputation as New York’s leading engineer in the most demanding idiom.
Carol Friedman’s three album covers for me at the beginning of her most remarkable career.
Witnessing her creative process in studio is a unique experience. “I am so pleased to work with her again.
I began working with Joe Harley, recording albums for his label, AudiQuest Music, in the early 90’s.
Since then he has produced every record I’ve made”
He even produced one while undergoing open-heart surgery. Yes, it’s true.
When I begin a new project, Joe becomes my sound guru, corner man and psychiatrist. Over the years he has taught me so much about this craft. I simply could not have made this record without his direction.
All the music you will hear on this record is as it was played. Everybody in the room, playing live to analogue tape, no edits.
So, set your clock back to 1958, and I hope you enjoy this French Postcard.
The Players:
Wallace assembles a dream team of jazz heavyweights, drawing from decades of shared stages:
Bennie Wallace – Tenor Saxophone
Anthony Wilson – Guitar
Simon Moullier – Vibraphone
Donald Vega – Piano
Peter Washington – Bass
Herlin Riley – Drums
Track List: BENNIE WALLACE – French Postcard
Side A:
1. Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
2. Srubie
3. How Insensitive
4. Tennessee Waltz
Side B:
1. Handcuffs
2. These Foolish Things
3. Desafinado
4. “Round Midnight”
