Music Review

Terror and Magnificence (1997)

EW's GRADE
A

Details Lead Performance: John Harle; Genres: Classical, Jazz

The gorgeous reworkings of three Old English songs sung by a totally credible Elvis Costello are only the most conspicuous highlights of classical saxophonist John Harle's latest genre scramble, Terror and Magnificence. Harle combines all manner of classical, jazz, and pop players, but his own commanding musicianship and audacious composing act as this record's solid cement. A

Originally posted May 30, 1997 Published in issue #381 May 30, 1997 Order article reprints

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