Just Duet
Azica/AJD-72205
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- Holly Hofmann - flute
- Bill Cunliffe - piano/synth
- Mark Libby - percussion (track-12)
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- But Not For Me
- Conto de Ossanha
- Time to Say Goodbye
- Powell's Prances
- Three Romances
- Bag's Groove
- Belinda
- Old Folks
- I Mean You
- Willow Weep For Me
- High Flutin' Blues
- Home
Review
Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene
F
lutist Holly Hofmann (based in San Diego)
and Bill Cunliffe (who plays often in both Los
Angeles and in New York) have teamed up in
several different situations during the past
couple years, most notably as a duet. Their
recent CD (available from Azica, 1641 Eddy
Rd., Cleveland, OH 44112) finds the two-
piece band to be a very self-sufficient unit with
a surprising amount of variety.
During a set that ranges from hot boppish stomps (such as "Powell's Prances," "I Mean You" and "High Flutin' Blues") to explorative and at times wistful versions of ballads (Time To Say Goodbye" and "Old Folks") and Schumann's “Three Romances," Hofmann and Cunliffe consistently inspire each other. The close musical communication between the pair is quite impressive as are their spontaneous ideas and quick reactions. The music is moody but generally quite upbeat and, although based in bop, it is not limited by its boundaries. The closing "Home" is a change of pace with Cunliffe playing a synthesizer and Mark Libby added on percussion. Otherwise this is a strictly acoustic (but often electrifying) collaboration. Highly recommended.
