George Colligan, Steve Wilson, Buster Williams & Lenny White
Release Date: 27 July 2009
Label: Chesky
Packaging Type: Super Jewel Case (SACD)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 090368034168
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
'Hancock Island' is a thrilling studio session where two veterans (Lenny White & Buster Williams) join forces with two young lions (George Colligan & Steve Wilson). Their remarkable chemistry is in evidence throughout a programme of organic funk and earthy swing. Included on this Hybrid SACD are inspired interpretations of some of the renowned pianists most familiar compositions - from the first part of his career (Watermelon Man) to 1983's "Future Shock" (Rockit).
Personnel: George Colligan (Fender Rhodes, piano), Steve Wilson (soprano & alto saxophone), Buster Williams (bass), Lenny White (drums)
Tracklisting
Chuck Mangione
David Chesky
Oregon
Alexander Gibson
Camille Thurman
Various Artists
Earl Wild
Xiomara
Nigel Price Organ Trio
Conrad Herwig
Norma Winstone & Kit Downes
Oded Tzur
Su Rossy Girod, Nat Su, Jorge Rossy
Jonathan Salvi Arugula Sextet
Bob Baldwin
Steven Nichols
