Credits for
Alan Pasqua: Dedications

Pianist Alan Pasqua has dedicated his second Postcards CD to the incredibly rich tradition of jazz. On Dedications, his compositions cover the whole stylistic spectrum from swing and bebop through today's polytonality and modality, and are heard in trio, quartet, and quintet settings. Building from a core trio featuring Dave Holland and Paul Motian (who have rarely recorded together) on four tunes, Pasqua adds Michael Brecker (on seldom-heard soprano saxophone) on one tune, and then creates two different quintets, one with both Michael and Randy Brecker, and one with Randy Brecker and Gary Bartz. From the lush, ducal "Ellingtonia" through the ethereal modality of "San Michele," Alan Pasqua accomplishes the challenging task of leaving his unique and masterful imprint on this homage to the giants of the tradition.

S O N G	LENGTH
1) Homage	5:46
2) San Michele	9:24
3) Mr. Softee	4:54
4) The Emergence	5:55
5) Ellingtonia	10:33
6) Taiowa	5:51
7) Dedicated to You	4:11
8) Sha’ la ko’	5:51
9) Grace	5:25

Alan Pasqua Piano
Dave Holland Bass
Paul Motian Drums
Gary Bartz Alto saxophone (on 1, 5, 8)
Michael Brecker Soprano and tenor saxophones (on 2, 4)
Randy Brecker Trumpet (on 1, 4, 5, 8)

Gary Bartz appears courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation.
Michael Brecker appears courtesy of GRP Records.
Alan Pasqua is represented by Open Door Management.
Find out about Alan Pasqua’s first Postcards recording, Milagro, which received 4 1/2 stars in Down Beat.