716043177226

The Italian Suite

Jed Levy

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Format: CD

Cat No: SCCD31772

Release Date:  02 December 2013

Label:  SteepleChase

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  716043177226

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

  • Description

    On this his seventh SteepleChase release, Jed Levy the composer takes centre stage and presents an album-length suite, with each section relating to Jed's impression of Italy where he has made numerous trips and has given concerts.

    For the past two decades saxophonist Jed Levy has been a stalwart of the New York jazz scene, leading his own group or performing with such luminaries as Jaki Byard, Junior Mance, Eddie Henderson, Jack Walrath, Kevin Mahogany and Tom Harrell, among others.



    "Very Impressive and about as inventive a departure from the standard tenor-and-rhythm conventions as one can hope for...a first-class session." - The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD (on 'Sleight of Hand')



    Personnel: Jed Levy (tenor saxophone), Misha Tsiganov (piano), Thomson Kneeland (bass), Alvester Garnett (drums)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Road to Rome
      • 2. Ligurian Sea
      • 3. The Models of Milan
      • 4. Dado's Visit
      • 5. Daniela
      • 6. Guiseppe's Borgo
      • 7. Toscano
      • 8. Bari Blues
      • 9. Palermo
      • 10. Dogs of War