Release Date: 16 October 2015
Label: Stix Hooper Enterprises
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 700261427720
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 16 October 2015
Label: Stix Hooper Enterprises
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 700261427720
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
'We Went West' is a unique recording from The Crusaders legendary drummer/producer Stix Hooper and Friends, including Russian pianist Eugene Maslov, guitarist Ron Eschete, vibist Charlie Shoemake and trumpeter Jamelle Williams.
It showcases, not only their fantastic musicianship, but the irony that all of these outstanding artists "went west" to L.A., maintaining their friendships and sharing the camaraderie, synergy and creative freedom in this kindred approach to music and interpretation. It's also a striking example of the influence and impact, that America's indigenous art form, Jazz, has on the global community.
Personnel: Stix Hooper (drums/percussion), Charlie Shoemake (vibes), Eugene Maslov (piano), Luther Hughes (bass), Ron Eschete (guitar), Jamelle Williams (trumpet), Paul Viapiano (guitar - track #2)
Tracklisting
Stix Hooper & Friends
Stix Hooper
Stix Hooper
Stix Hooper & Viewpoint
Stix Hooper
Zac Wolf
Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws, Bob Sheppard & Patrice Rushen
Stix Hooper & Charlie Shoemake
Tommy Whittle & Alan Barnes
Xhosa Cole
John Clayton & Mulgrew Miller
George Cables
Sylvaine Helary & Orchestre Incandescent
The Exu
Ruby Rushton
Bob James & David Sanborn