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
Anthony Ferrara
Alex Norris
Steve Johns
Andrew Rathbun
Nate Radley
John Hart
Chet Baker
Andy LaVerne & Dick Sisto
Chris Byars
Chris Byars
Chris Byars
Chris Byars
Chris Byars
Chris Byars
Chris Byars
