VINCE MENDOZA - Star Here (1990) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Arranger Vince Mendoza used a wide variety of instrumentation (plus his synthesizers) on this CD, a collection of nine of his compositions. Although there are some strong individual solos (particularly from Joe Lovano on tenor and soprano and guitarists John Scofield and Ralph Towner), the mostly somber moods and forgettable themes make this CD much less interesting than one would expect. Best is "Angelicus" which has a brass choir (three French horns, bass trombone and tuba) stating the melody before it is eventually taken over by Scofield. Otherwise, this is first class mood music, as influenced by classical and light pop music as by jazz. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Babe Of The Day    6:40
2    Angelicus    5:43
3    Elder Wings    6:33
4    Tough Crowd    7:45
5    Her Corner    6:06
6    Save The World    5:33
7    Page One    6:27
8    Oprah Mode    6:36
9    True Story (For Toru Takemitsu)    4:34
Credits :
Bass – Gary Peacock (pistas: 3, 5, 8), Will Lee (pistas: 1, 2, 4, 7)
Bass Trombone – Dave Taylor (pistas: 2, 7)
Cello – Warren Lash (pistas: 3, 5)
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bob Mintzer (pistas: 1, 3, 4, 5)
Composed By, Arranged By, Conductor – Vince Mendoza
Drums, Percussion – Peter Erskine (pistas: 1 to 8)
Electronic Valve Instrument – Judd Miller (pistas: 7, 8)
French Horn – Bob Carlisle (pistas: 2, 7), Dave Jolly (pistas: 2, 7), Jerry Peel (pistas: 2, 3, 5, 7)
Guitar – John Scofield (pistas: 1, 2, 4, 7), Ralph Towner (pistas: 3, 5, 6, 8)
Piano – Jim Beard (pistas: 1, 2, 4, 7), Marc Cohen (pistas: 3, 5, 8)
Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lawrence Feldman (pistas: 3, 5)
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Joe Lovano (pistas: 6, 8)
Tuba – Dave Braynard (pistas: 2, 7)
Violin – Lee Kwang Bay (pistas: 3, 5)