Fantasticks in Jazz
Probably best known for theirjazzy instrumental versions of Stephen Sondheim shows,Terry Trotter and his trioturn their attention to the all-time off-Broadway classic,The Fantasticks. Pianist Trotter, bassist Tom Warrington, and drummer Joe LaBarbera gently swing through the familiar songs, aided by guest stars in two versions of the ballad "Soon It's Gonna Rain," first by the score's composer,Harvey Schmidt, on piano and later by pop-cabaret vocalistMaureen McGovern. Interestingly, Trotter follows the lead of thefeature-film version released in 2000by using the show's most famous number, "Try to Remember," as a finale rather than an opener.--David Horiuchi