Winter Love, April Joy - David Friedman - Audio CD - Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

David Friedman’s 'Winter Love, April Joy' is a hidden gem in the jazz world, where the vibraphone takes center stage and weaves a tapestry of shimmering melodies. Released in 1975, this album captures an era of experimentation and subtlety, with Friedman’s touch bringing out the instrument’s most expressive nuances. Supported by an all-star lineup featuring John Taylor on piano, Jean-François Jenny-Clark on bass, and Daniel Humair on drums, each track is a study in interplay and musical sensitivity. Friedman’s compositions move between introspective winter moods and the gentle optimism of early spring, evoking emotion without ever leaning on sentimentality. There’s a transparency and intimacy here—every note is placed with care, inviting listeners to savor both the spaces and the sounds. For collectors, this is more than an album: it’s a testament to the creative possibilities of jazz in the 1970s, and a showcase for an artist who has quietly shaped the modern vibraphone vocabulary. If you appreciate jazz that rewards close listening and reveals new details with every spin, 'Winter Love, April Joy' deserves a place in your collection. It’s a record to return to, season after season. Track List: 1 - Nyack - 4:46 2 - Truce - 6:52 3 - Brite Piece - 3:48 4 - Excercise #5 - April Joy - 6:25 5 - Untitled - 5:12 6 - Island - 6:05 7 - Saraband From B-Minor Sonata For Solo Violin With Improvisation - 6:09 8 - I've Touched Your Soul - 5:13