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MARK MAXWELL

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String Of Pearls by Mark Maxwell

String Of Pearls

Mark Maxwell

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    Sentimental Journey 4:17
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    String Of Pearls 3:41
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    Moonlight Serenade 6:04
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    Why Don't You Do Right? 4:15
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    Straighten Up and Fly Right 3:23
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    It Had To Be You 4:00
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    Jersey Bounce 3:57
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    Night and Day 4:22
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Classic Jazz from the 30s and 40s...

This is such a superlative album - the songs are classic, the musicianship is amazing - it really is a special collection of music. 

The story of this album is this: Kenn Lisle, a World War II army band veteran, suggested that I consider doing a collection of songs from that era. The idea immediately rang loud and true. Not only is the music great music, but it really lends itself to saxophonic renditions. And even though times were tough then, the music is generally very upbeat and optimistic.
The musicians on this CD are incredible. The pianist, Red Young, is truly a musical genius, an amazing musician and remarkable soloist. You've heard the bassist, Mike Valerio, many times without knowing it; he's performed in about 200 movie soundtracks in the last few years, a very busy guy in LA, a remarkable technician in the studio. And, of course, my good friend Doug Mathews is on drums, a one-take wizard who I can never say enough about, and who constantly amazes me with his talent.

So here is a wonderful collection of great standards, songs that have become part of the fabric of our society over time, songs that you may not know the name of, but that you will probably recognize. Lots of sax section work, plenty of that big band sound, and lots of very romantic love songs.

By the way, as it turns out, we used a couple of Kenn's photos from WWII on the CD art. That's him with the big sax on the cover. And that guy next to the car in the picture at the top of this page? That's my dad, back in 1946.  Cool, huh?

Enjoy!

Albums

Smooth Jazz
Slip Away
Dreams Of You
Ain't No Mountain
Imagine
Angel Biscuit
Saxual Healing
Dance With Me
And I Love Her
Always
Sweet Sax
Kokopeli
Oddz 'N Endz

Jazz Standards
Midnight Mood
String Of Pearls
Blue Moon
Nearness

Latin Jazz
Bossa Nirvana
Gentle Lover
The In Crowd

Blues
Saxomonica Blues
Smooth Blues

New Age
Deepening Space
The Promise Of Spring
Big Sur
Around The Sun
Desert Dreams
Desert Mystery

Christmas
Merry Little Christmas
Sweet Sax Christmas

 

What Our Fans Say...

"I own eight of your albums. The latest, String Of Pearls, is playing as I write this. I spend my summers at my home on Lake Michigan and each year I bring a mess of CDs up from down state. They invariably set the mood for me as the sun gets low in the sky and I look out over the Lake. A glass of good wine,the beauty of Lake Michigan and the sounds of your music put me in a mood that cannot be matched. It seems as though a selection of five of your CDs are always on my changer." ~Jerry Morton, Lake Charlevoix, MI

"Hi Mark. I danced and hummed all day and finally purchased your CD String Of Pearls. I am writing to let you that it was the BEST money I have ever spent. I listen to it all the time and it puts me in such a good mood. Thank you for your artistry and talent." ~Lynda L., Twain Harte, CA

"Absolutely phenomenal music! We’re completely in love with these CDs. My grandfather was a professional musician in the 40’s and 50’s. He toured with Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey so the CD String Of Pearls was a positively nostalgic experience. I believe it would be impossible to pick a favorite of these CDs. Each one is outstanding! Many thanks for sharing such incredible talents and gifts!" ~Heather L. Jeffries, San Francisco, CA

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