Like a Dream
Studio album by
Darek Oleszkiewicz
Released2004
GenreJazz
LabelCryptogramophone

Like a Dream is an album by Darek Oleszkiewicz.

Background

This was Oleszkiewicz's first album as leader.[1] He had previously appeared as a sideman on numerous albums.[2]

Music and release

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]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "This is an auspicious debut that should help Darek Oleszkiewicz gain wider recognition."[1]

Track listing

  1. "November"
  2. "You Don't Know What Love Is"
  3. "Like a Dream"
  4. "Time Cafe"
  5. "Blues for Eden"
  6. "Precious Moments"
  7. "Before the Journey"
  8. "Gift"
  9. "That Night"
  10. "Conclusion Part One"
  11. "Conclusion Part Two"
  12. "Conclusion Part Three"

Personnel

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dryden, Ken "Darek Oleszkiewicz – Like a Dream". AllMusic. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 Kelman, John (September 19, 2004) "Darek Oleszkiewicz: Like a Dream". AllAboutJazz.
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