Jazz Compass (October 17, 2006)
Storybook is a unique collaboration between Larry Koonse and Darek Oleszkiewicz that features original compositions encompassing everything from music inspired by the great masters of the classical era through music influenced by the different cultures on the globe with improvisation at the core. Together they have created a recording that reveals their shared interests in lyricism, space, and intimate communication. Munyungo Jackson (Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder) rounds out the trio and provides the perfect foil for this eclectic outing.
1. Vignette – Larry Koonse/ Darek Oleszkiewicz 1:38
2. For Chopin – Larry Koonse/Darek Oleszkiewicz 5:38
3. Between Nowhere and Goodbye – Larry Koonse/Darek Oleszkiewicz 3:38
4. Candle – Larry Koonse/Darek Oleszkiewicz 5:19
5. Island Song – Larry Koonse/Darek Oleszkiewicz 4:46
6. Beautiful Eyes – Larry Koonse/Darek Oleszkiewicz 5:05
7. Seventh Heaven – Larry Koonse/Darek Oleszkiewicz 7:02
8. Harlequin – Larry Koonse/Darek Oleszkiewicz 5:37
9. Senegal Trance Dance – Larry Koonse/Darek Oleszkiewicz 6:11
10. Valentine – Larry Koonse/Darek Oleszkiewicz 5:17