Track Listing

1. I'm Late, I'm Late
2. Her
3. Pan
4. I Remember When
5. Night Rider
6. Once Upon A Time
7. A Summer Afternoon
8. I'm Late, I'm Late (45 Rpm Issue)
9. I Remember When (45 Rpm Issue)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #85407 in Music
• Released on: 1997-06-24
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered

Album Description
Japanese remastered reissue of 1961 album, packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Universal. 2003.

Album Details
Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

Customer Reviews

Getz's Classical Side is a Winner
All of his life, Getz explored many avenues in music. Yes, all of Sauter's original musical score on this album sound like a film noir movie score from the 50s, but the brilliance of Getz's sound overshadows all of that. Getz's tonality is unbelievable, and "I'm Late, I'm Late" is an all-time treasure (not to mention "Night Rider"), just like "Take Five" was for Dave Brubeck. Getz just can't be remembered for the Samba stage of his life (e.g. Jobim and "Girl from Ipanema"); the "classical" side of his brilliance must shine as well. "Focus" does that for us.

Incredible
A number of reviewers do not rate this work too highly, maybe because it is at times eccentric, disjointed and very different. However, like many fine works of art, sometimes you just need to stand back, take it in for a while and slowly the appreciation blossoms. This is how I felt about 'Focus'! It starts to haunt you, sweep you along and you marvel at the ingenuity that Stan Getz brings; even though he at times is on the edge of his technique. Enjoy and immerse yourself in what is an amazing collaberation of musical rhythm and musicianship.

2.5 Stars: Disappointing
I hate to be a wet blanket thrown over very warm reviews here, but this album doesn't do much for me. It lacks the bounce and giddiness of the Jazz Samba album, the collaborative briliance of Getz/Gilberto, and the energy of Captain Marvel--all albums that I have listened to repeatedly. This one, however, I have played only 2 or 3 times. What does it sound like? It is Getz playing mostly to string accompaniment. One could call this Getz's "Sketches of Spain" album. It sounds a bit like Getz playing a musical score for a film that you are not watching. For me, the melodies--Getz's strong point--just aren't here. It is an earnest effort, to be sure, but it felt too much like noodling.