Release Date: 26 April 2019
Label: Steeplechase
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 716043186822
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
For the past ten years saxophonist/composer/arranger/educator Chris Byars has passionately excavated and re-examined earlier gems of music by jazz's historical contributors such as Gigi Gryce, Lucky Thompson, Freddie Redd, Duke Jordan, among others.
For this album Byars penned nine original compositions as a tribute to jazz greats who turned 100 years in 2017.
"Chris Byars has done a remarkable job reviving these neglected compositions of Frank Strozier while also putting his own stamp on them with his inventive arrangements." - Ken Dryden, NYCJR on 'The Music Of Frank Strozier' (SCCD31824)
Personnel: Chris Byars (tenor saxophone), John Mosca (trombone), Zaid Nasser (alto saxophone), Stefano Doglioni (bass clarinet), Ari Roland (bass), Phil Stewart (drums)
Tracklisting
Thommy Andersson; Kirk Knuffke; Jose Davila
Larry Willis; Bob Cranshaw; Kenny Washington
David Friedman; Tony Miceli
Matt Garrity; Vito Dieterle; Steve Einerson; David Ambrosio
John McNeil; Tom Harrell; Kenny Barron; Buster Williams; Billy Hart
Dave Pietro; Scott Wendholt; Gary Versace; Jay Anderson; Adam Cruz
Von Freeman; Jodie Christian; Eddie de Haas; Wilbur Campbell
Rich Perry; Gary Versace; Jay Anderson; John Riley
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