Like a Dream (album)
| Like a Dream | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Cryptogramophone |
Like a Dream is an album by Darek Oleszkiewicz.
Background[edit]
This was Oleszkiewicz's first album as leader.[1] He had previously appeared as a sideman on numerous albums.[2]
Music and release[edit]
Oleszkiewicz composed and arranged all but one of the tracks.[1] The first five tracks are duets with pianist Brad Mehldau.[1] Two tracks are Los Angeles Jazz Quartet recordings, with saxophonist Chuck Manning, guitarist Larry Koonse and drummer Mark Ferber.[1][2] "The last four songs feature a trio with pianist Adam Benjamin and drummer Nate Wood", with tenor saxophonist Bernie Maupin added for one.[1]
The album was released by Cryptogramophone Records in 2004.[2]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "This is an auspicious debut that should help Darek Oleszkiewicz gain wider recognition."[1]
Track listing[edit]
- "November"
- "You Don't Know What Love Is"
- "Like a Dream"
- "Time Cafe"
- "Blues for Eden"
- "Precious Moments"
- "Before the Journey"
- "Gift"
- "That Night"
- "Conclusion Part One"
- "Conclusion Part Two"
- "Conclusion Part Three"
Personnel[edit]
- Darek Oleszkiewicz – bass
- Brad Mehldau – piano
- Chuck Manning – sax
- Larry Koonse – guitar
- Mark Ferber – drums
- Adam Benjamin – piano
- Nate Wood – drums
- Bennie Maupin – tenor sax
