Gary Karr, Harmon Lewis – Basso Cantante (1980) [Japan 2014] [SACD / Firebird – KIGC 1005]
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Title: Gary Karr, Harmon Lewis – Basso Cantante (1980) [Japan 2014]
Genre: Classical
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC
Gary Karr, acclaimed as “the world’s leading solo bassist”, is, in fact, the first solo doublebassist in history to make that pursuit a full-time career. This release features Gary Karr performing with Harmon Lewis on piano for a group of classical pieces, folk songs, and carols by Schubert, Rachmaninov, Saint-Saens, and more.
Karr not only brings a freshness of approach to an old, neglected instrument (the doublebass), he also brings new life to the recital stage. He is concerned with elevating the image of the instrument and fully demonstrating his musicality by transcribing great music from the masters. He also dares to make us laugh with trite or funny music, a wealth of which has been composed for the doublebass. Although it features Schubert’s “Arpeggione Sonata”, the gem on this recording is a Canadian folksong, “When I Wake Up in the Morning.” It has been a staple encore piece of the Karr/Lewis Duo for 30 years since they lived in Nova Scotia.