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  | COURTNEY PINE ~ MODERN DAY JAZZ STORIES
ANTILLES 731452902825 (Barcode: 731452902825) ~ UK ~ Jazz
Recorded: 1995 Released: 1996
This is an album by British Jazz saxophonist / composer / bandleader Courtney PineFind albums by this artist, recorded in the US with American musicians: keyboardist Geri AllenFind albums by this artist, bassist Charnette MoffettFind albums by this artist and drummer Ronnie BurrageFind albums by this artist and British turntablist DJ PogoFind albums by this artist. Three guest musicians appear on selected tracks: trumpeter Eddie HendersonFind albums by this artist, vocalist Cassandra WilsonFind albums by this artist and guitarist Mark WhitfieldFind albums by this artist. The album presents thirteen tracks, ten of which are original compositions by Pine, one is co-composed by him and Stanley ClarkeFind albums by this artist, one is by Gary BartzFind albums by this artist and one is a standard.
The album is heavily influenced by various manifestations of “Black Music”, which include Hip Hop, Blues, Soul and other stylistic indices, which are more obvious in the various production aspects of this album than in his playing. His performances are brilliant as always and he remains one of the top British Jazz musicians, despite the fact that his popularity has somewhat weakened following his sensational debut success in the mid-1980s.
Overall, although the album fails to present a focused musical direction, it nevertheless offers a splendid collection of original compositions and stunning saxophone performances by Pine. The American team, comprising of top Jazz performers, accompanies him amicably and the result is definitely worth exploring.
| | Updated: 10/11/2024Posted: 09/11/2024 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
  | VARIOUS ARTISTS ~ COME TOGETHER-GUITAR TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES VOL.1
NYC 6004 ~ USA ~ Jazz
The music of the Beatles is often an ispiration for Jazz artists, and this tribute album features some of the best guitar players ever, just read the names and drool: Mark WhitfieldFind albums by this artist, Toninho HortaFind albums by this artist, Ralph TownerFind albums by this artist, Steve KhanFind albums by this artist, Zachary BreauxFind albums by this artist, Adrian BelewFind albums by this artist, John AbercrombieFind albums by this artist, Allan HoldsworthFind albums by this artist, Leni SternFind albums by this artist & Larry CoryellFind albums by this artist.
| | Updated: 09/11/2024Posted: | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
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