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Playing alongside Hobgood is the man long regarded as one of the worlds’ greatest living bass players, Charlie Haden. Now in his 72nd year, Haden first made a name from himself in the late fifties with the forward-thinking, and at the time revolutionary, quartet alongside Ornette Coleman. Subsequently he played as part of Keith Jarrett’s Trio and American Quartet. Constantly in demand with an arduous touring and recording schedule, Charlie graciously found the time to add his sonorous bass contributions to this momentous recording.
The pre-eminent male jazz singer of his generation, Kurt Elling agreed to contribute to When The Heart Dances, by adding vocals on three tracks. Elling, who now records for Concord/Universal, has a rich baritone voice that spans four octaves and displays astonishing technical facility and emotional depth. He has now accumulated seven Grammy Award nominations.
“One of the finest pianists out there. Period.” – All About Jazz
“subtle and majestic” – Kenny Mathieson, The List, May 18, 2009
“Laurence Hobgood is a pianist seasoned and matured to tender perfection. This wonderfully recorded set… epitomizes the sound of a simpatico duo, trailing their magic through an aromatic early-hours repertoire, punctuated by the brilliant bass of Charlie Haden.” – Tim Cumming, The Independent ‘Information’, May 9, 2009
2. When the Heart Dances
3. First Song
5. Chickoree
6. Stairway to the Stars
8. Why Did I Choose You?
10. Daydream
11. The Cost of Living