Jazz at the Musikverein is a 1998 album by André Previn accompanied by bassist David Finck of the music of George Gershwin.
Reception
The album was reviewed by Ken Dryden at Allmusic who wrote that Previn "faces the same challenge every jazz musician must address: finding new paths through Gershwin's frequently recorded masterpieces". Dryden highlighted Previn's "train-like bassline substitution to open and close a rollicking take" of "They All Laughed" and his "laid-back" and "bluesy treatment" of "Oh, Lady Be Good".
Track listing All music composed by George Gershwin with all lyrics written by Ira Gershwin "They All Laughed" – 3:19 "Someone to Watch Over Me" – 5:03 "Oh, Lady Be Good" – 4:20 "A Foggy Day" – 5:51 "Soon"/"Do It Again!" – 5:37 "I Got Rhythm" – 5:14 "Embraceable You" – 4:56 "He Loves and She Loves"/"Love Is Here to Stay" – 6:54 "Fascinating Rhythm" – 3:35 "Isn't It a Pity?" – 4:44 "Boy! What Love Has Done To Me!"/"I've Got a Crush on You" – 4:32 "Love Walked In" – 6:05 "The Man I Love" – 5:27 "'S Wonderful" – 6:22
Personnel André Previn – piano David Finck – double bass
Production Fred Munzmaier – art direction Philipp Nedel – assistant engineer John Newton – balance engineer Richard Evidon – booklet editor Al Hirschfeld – illustrations Edward Jablonski – liner notes Edward Steichen – photography Ellyn Kusmin – producer
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