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These days piano-sax duos have become very common. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get the pairing right, especially for pianists who can be lost without a bass player or saxophone players who miss a rhythm section to get the rhythm right. But some do indeed get it and the results simply shine: Stan Getz and Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano and Hank Jones — the exceptions that prove the rule. There is the challenge to be overcome by chops and originality. And now you have Sabin and Bernard to join the exclusive list of those who shine in the piano and sax duo. They do it with inspired compositions, thrilling technique a gushing stream of pure invention. Here is a CD mixing atmosphere, swing and irresistible creativity.
Charles Loos