Release Date: 08 October 2021
Label: SteepleChase
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 716043192021
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 08 October 2021
Label: SteepleChase
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 716043192021
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
Another SteepleChase debut album this month is by a New York-based young and upcoming tenor saxophonist Anthony Ferrara. Ferrara while still studying at NYU in Steinhard's Jazz Studies Program participated in the veteran bassist and his teacher Ron McClure's highly acclaimed 2019 recording session 'Lucky Sunday' (SCCD31877).
He was invited to record his own album for SteepleChase and the recording session was scheduled April 14, 2020. Then the pandemic hit NY and the world. The session materialised finally November 21. Ferrara used the pandemic downtime to prepare this
outstanding first leader release.
McClure noted on the album's linernotes, "Anthony Ferrara's music speaks for itself. Early Spring is a testimony to his deep respect for and knowledge of his predecessors on the tenor saxophone as well as the maturity and confidence this body of work defines at age 23.".
Personnel: Anthony Ferrara (tenor saxophone), Gary Versace (piano), Jay Anderson (bass), Billy Drummond (drums)
Tracklisting
Nate Radley
John Hart
Chet Baker
Andy LaVerne & Dick Sisto
David Janeway
Rolf Billberg
Kirk Knuffke
Dizzy Gillespie
Anthony Ferrara