Release Date: 03 October 2005
Label: ESC Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 718750369826
Genres: Jazz
Description
Keyboard player David Garfield is one of the most popular session musicians on the west
coast. The list of people that have used his talents includes George Benson, Quincy Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Michael McDonald, Jeff Porcaro, Joe Sample, Spinal Tap, Tom Scott, Clark Terry to name a few.
The album THE STATE OF THINGS finds David’s contemporary band project experimenting with rhythms and harmonies to create a collection of adventurous, exploratory jams that emphasize the strong compositional sense and extraordinary musicianship. It is one startling, brilliantly realized idea after another. 13 energetic tracks, 10 Garfield-originals (some co-written with his co-musicians), a Michael Landau composition plus a John Coltrane and a Jimi Hendrix cover.
Featured musicians: Eddie Van Halen - guitars / Allan Holdsworth - guitars / Steve Lukather - guitars / Michael Landau - guitars / Vinnie Colaiuta - drums / Simon Phillips - drums / Gregg Bissonette - drums / Randy Brecker - trumpet / Michael Brecker - sax / Jimmy Johnson - bass.
Tracklisting
Tribal Tech
Joe Zawinul
Mathias Haus & Philipp Van Endert Duo
Bejamin Leuschner & Matthias Goebel
Hiram Bullock
Jim Beard
Gerald Gradwohl
Allen Hinds
Tuohi Klang
Skerik, Brian Haas, James Singleton, Simon Lott
Heikki Sarmanto
Max Roach
Gil Evans
Henry Mancini
Ray Barretto
Miles Davis Quintet
