Joe Locke Quartet - Moment To Moment [1995] -

: Tunes like "Moon River" and "The Pink Panther" are treated with unexpected gravity.

The Joe Locke Quartet’s 1995 album Moment to Moment stands as a masterclass in modern post-bop, serving as both a tribute to the legendary Henry Mancini and a showcase for Locke’s transcendent virtuosity on the vibraslap and marimba. Released on the Milestone label, the project navigates the delicate balance between cinematic nostalgia and aggressive jazz exploration. A New Perspective on Mancini Joe Locke Quartet - Moment to Moment [1995]

: His cerebral piano style provides the perfect counterpoint to Locke’s shimmering lines. : Tunes like "Moon River" and "The Pink

: His mallet work is fluid and harmonically dense, avoiding the "clunky" pitfalls of the instrument. Joe Locke Quartet - Moment to Moment [1995]