Bassist Darek Oles has toured with such noted musicians as Brad Mehldau and Bennie Maupin. Darek now offers his first CD as a leader, Like A Dream, which features several of his well-known colleagues. Darek shows off his skills as a composer with some beautiful original pieces, and proves himself a sympathetic interpreter with a standard or two. This is a profound CD by one of the most important bassists and composers in jazz today.

Track Listing (click linked titles for mp3)

1.	November	[4:54]
2.	You Don't Know What Love Is	[6:41]
3.	Like A Dream	[6:54]
4.	Time Cafe	[7:41]
5.	Blues for Eden	[7:15]
6.	Precious Moments	[9:04]
7.	Before the Journey	[6:44]
8.	The Gift	[4:58]
9.	That Night	[5:39]
10.	Conclusion Part I	[1:24]
11.	Conclusion Part II	[5:25]
12.	Conclusion Part III	[0:42]

Musicians
Darek Oles - bass
Brad Mehldau - piano (1-5)
Chuck Manning - saxophones (6-7)
Larry Koonse - guitar (6-7)
Mark Ferber - drums (6-7)
Bennie Maupin - tenor saxophone (11)
Adam Benjamin - piano (8-12)
Nate Wood - drums (8-12)