Release Date: 22 November 2010
Label: Jazz Legacy
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 764942217222
Genres: Jazz  
Release Date: 22 November 2010
Label: Jazz Legacy
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 764942217222
Genres: Jazz  
Description
Jazz veterans and kindred spirits Billy Harper, Eddie Henderson, George Cables, Cecil McBee and Billy Hart forge a world-class union on 'Warriors' their auspicious debut for Jazz Legacy. Along with David Weiss and Craig Handy, they are collectively known as The Cookers and their first recording is a potent collection of expansive post bop originals.
Amongst the tracks is a dynamic rendition of Freddie Hubbards "The Core", two relaxed offerings from Cecil McBee and Billy Harper's signature piece "Priestess", which the saxophonist performed numerous times with The Gil Evans Orchestra.
Personnel: Billy Harper (tenor saxophone), Eddie Henderson, David Weiss (trumpet), Craig Handy (alto saxophone & flute), George Cables (piano), Cecil McBee (bass), Billy Hart (drums)
Tracklisting
The Cookers
Monty Alexander
Monty Alexander
Jimmy Heath Big Band
Cyrus Chestnut
Benny Green
Roy Assaf
Yotam
The Cookers
The Cookers