Release Date: 25 August 2023
Label: Origin Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0805558286025
Genres: Jazz
Description
The compositions of Gregg Hill have found an inspired home through several recordings by revered bassist Rodney Whitaker. Intellect and feeling stand in expressive balance with Hill's concepts of form, melody and rhythmic hooks on this third album in the series. He's absorbed the lessons of his heroes but writes from his own heart and soul. Whitaker, from Detroit and again firmly entrenched in the rich Michigan jazz scene, continues to perform at the highest levels. His long-standing quintet of well acknowledged masters - pianist Bruce Barth, Terell Stafford on trumpet, Tim Warfield on sax, and drummer Dana Hall - imbue the music with stellar soloing, supple textures, exciting dynamics, and a never-ending swing.
Vocalist/lyricist Rockelle Fortin again adds her lyrics and voice on four songs, including the high-octane opener, "Betty's Tune."
"The variety is broad and the band itself can blow up a storm!" - Dave Rogers, WTJU.
"Anchoring the music's phases and moods, Whitaker is a volcanic boulder..." - City Pulse
Tracklisting
Xose Miguelez
Joachim Mencel, Steve Cardenas, Scott Colley & Rudy Royston
Thomas Marriott, Orrin Evans, Luques Curtis & Mark Whitfield Jr
Ted Moore Trio
Jared Hall
Meridian Odyssey
Ben Patterson, Shawn Purcell, Chris Ziemba, Paul Henry, Todd Harrison
Brent Jensen
Jordan VanHemert, David Alvarez III, Rodney Whitaker
Nathan Borton, Xavier Davis, Rodney Whitaker, Keith Hall
Rodney Whitaker
Rodney Whitaker
Rodney Whitaker
Rodney Whitaker
Rodney Whitaker
