The ëlast dateí, and I am happy to say that this is a pleasant goodbye. I did not expect the session to have the qualities of long time back, and it has not, but it is one that DS can be proud of. Obviously he does not have the daily challenges of an active, professional musician, and he is not that young anymore. His soli in upper tempi does not always have the flowing continuity of old days, and there are occasional erratic phrases, but his technique in general is remarkably good, and even the sound of his horn has much similarity to the beautiful one we know from before. It is the slow tempo that shows him not only to advantage, but still greatness. Listen to ìÖ Springî, Polka Dots Öî and ìLover Manî, here his deep emotional spirit makes a deep impression on this listener. Dave Schildkraut should be remembered as one of the most interesting altosax artists of his time.
No further recording sessions.
Last Date album for sale by Dave Schildkraut was released Feb 15, 2000 on the Endgame label. Alto/tenor saxophonist captures the rhythmic essence of Bird on this album recorded in 1979.
Endgame CD 005
1. All The Things You Are 9:22
2. Cherokee 6:13
3. Now’s The Time 7:46
4. Lover Man 6:18
5. Thou Swell 6:16
6. It Might As Well Be Spring 5:31
7. Confirmation 7:24
8. 52nd Street Theme 3:12
9. Polka Dots And Moonbeams 5:32
10. Stars And Stripes Forever 3:18
Dave Schildkraut (as, ts)
Bill Triglia (p)
Jeff Fuller (b)
Frank Bennett (dr)
New Haven CT, August 12, 1979
