Like a Dream | |
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File:Like a Dream (album).jpg | |
Studio album by | |
Released | 2004 |
Genre | Jazz |
Label | Cryptogramophone |
Like a Dream is an album by Darek Oleszkiewicz.
This was Oleszkiewicz's first album as leader. [1] He had previously appeared as a sideman on numerous albums. [2]
Oleszkiewicz composed and arranged all but one of the tracks. [1] The first five tracks are duets with pianist Brad Mehldau. [1] Two tracks are Los Angeles Jazz Quartet recordings, with saxophonist Chuck Manning, guitarist Larry Koonse and drummer Mark Ferber. [1] [2] "The last four songs feature a trio with pianist Adam Benjamin and drummer Nate Wood", with tenor saxophonist Bernie Maupin added for one. [1]
The album was released by Cryptogramophone Records in 2004. [2]
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Source | Rating |
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The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "This is an auspicious debut that should help Darek Oleszkiewicz gain wider recognition." [1]
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