The Music of Don Thompson (digital download)
The Music of Don Thompson (digital download)
Digital download of The Music of Don Thompson, in 320kbps MP3 format, released June 9 2022. The file size is approximately 119MB and you will recieve a download link for a single .zip file containing all 5 tracks, the album cover, and liner notes (also below) from John Patitucci. Hi-res WAV format version is available alternatively through Bandcamp at: The Music Of Don Thompson | Joel Quarrington | Modica Music.
This CD includes the following tracks:
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
Another TIme, Another Place
Egberto
A Quiet Place
Quartet ‘89
Joel Quarrington, double bass
Don Thompson, piano
Quartet ‘89:
Joel Quarrington, bass 1
Travis Harrison, bass 2
Joe Philips, bass 3
Roberto Occhipinti, bass 4
Produced by Roberto Occhipinti
Recorded at Modica Music Studio
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Jeff Wolpert
All videography by Travis Harrison
Joel Quarrington Plays The Music of Don Thompson - Liner Notes
The first time I heard Don Thompson play Bass was on a 1970’s Jim Hall Live recording that my brother Tom (a guitarist) and I were listening to, over and over. Don’s Bass playing was incredible and so complete. I was very inspired by his feel, sound, compositional thinking and lyrical solos. I heard from other musicians that Don also played great piano and vibes. I marveled at all of this then and I still do now. So, it was no surprise when I heard his gorgeous compositions, especially the ones on this recording. Don’s piano playing, compositions, orchestrations (including the beautiful Bass Quartet) are all extraordinary. The Beauty, lyricism and harmonic depth of these pieces is stellar.
Joel Quarrington is an incredible bassist whose sound, virtuosity and emotional depth are striking. His unique command and flexibility make playing Bass on this extremely high-level sound so effortless and easy. Indeed, it makes me want to throw my bow in the fireplace!!!!! The colors Joel gets and the way he interprets the beautiful melodies that Don writes make this project a perfect partnership.
Finally, Kudos to the other bassists in the Quartet, Travis Harrison, Joe Phillips and my dear friend Roberto Occhipinti who always sounds great!
John Patitucci 5/11/22
