George Colligan, Steve Wilson, Buster Williams & Lenny White
Release Date: 27 July 2009
Label: Chesky
Packaging Type: Super Jewel Case (SACD)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 090368034168
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
'Hancock Island' is a thrilling studio session where two veterans (Lenny White & Buster Williams) join forces with two young lions (George Colligan & Steve Wilson). Their remarkable chemistry is in evidence throughout a programme of organic funk and earthy swing. Included on this Hybrid SACD are inspired interpretations of some of the renowned pianists most familiar compositions - from the first part of his career (Watermelon Man) to 1983's "Future Shock" (Rockit).
Personnel: George Colligan (Fender Rhodes, piano), Steve Wilson (soprano & alto saxophone), Buster Williams (bass), Lenny White (drums)
Tracklisting
Chuck Mangione
Various Artists
David Chesky
Oregon
Alexander Gibson
Camille Thurman
Various Artists
Livingston Taylor
Misha Mullov-Abbado
Sultan Stevenson
John Patitucci
Tommy Whittle & Alan Barnes
Xhosa Cole
John Clayton & Mulgrew Miller
George Cables
Sylvaine Helary & Orchestre Incandescent
