Apr 19, 2024
Stan Getz – Focus
Focus is a jazz album recorded in 1961, featuring Stan Getz on tenor saxophone with a string orchestra. The album is a suite which was originally commissioned by Getz from composer and arranger Eddie Sauter. Widely regarded as a high point in both men’s careers, Getz later described Focus as his favorite among his own records. Stan Getz – tenor saxophone Steve Kuhn – piano John Neves – bass Roy Haynes – drums Alan Martin, Norman Carr, Gerald Tarack – violin Jacob Glick – viola Bruce Rogers – cello Eddie Sauter – arranger Hershy Kay – conductor
