Somehow I missed out on volume 1, but I'm sure thrilled that I got my hands (and my ears!) on volume 2. The sensational trumpet player Jeremy Pelt meets up here with gorgeous strings and a sympathetic rhythm section to give us the gift of his Miles-like sound on a dozen ballads. Whether playing muted or open horn, Pelt feels the depth and passion of these exquisite selections. Among the familiar but not often heard songs, consider "Slow Hot Wind", "If I Ruled The World", "When She Makes Music", "Two Different Worlds", and one of my personal faves, "Two For The Road". His vocal on the latter tune is sheer beauty, and no doubt composer Henry Mancini would have loved it. In addition to the subtle backdrop of strings, Pelt works to perfection with jazz pals Victor Gould, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Billy Hart, drums; and Chico Pinheiro, guitar. On these and all other equally beautifully performed tunes, Jeremy Pelt and friends give us a rare lesson in what heartfelt music is all about.High Note Records; 2023; appx. 51 min.
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