Release Date: 10 March 2014
Label: Criss Cross Jazz
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8712474136520
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
After six prior engagements for Criss Cross as a sideman, drummer Donald Edwards' first leader offering for the label is a programme of ten well-wrought originals that embrace the complex harmonies and rhythms of 21st century jazz while hewing to strong melodic values and abiding soulfulness.
Helping set the mood is an A-list ensemble - pianist (and Criss Cross veteran) Orrin Evans and bassist Eric Revis, with whom Edwards performed on the 2013 Orrin Evans Trio record '...It was Beauty' as well as tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III, who recorded 'III' for Criss Cross in 2010 and world-class guitarist David Gilmore.
Personnel: Donald Edwards (drums), Walter Smith III (tenor saxophone), David Gilmore (guitar), Orrin Evans (piano), Eric Revis (bass)
Tracklisting
Gregory Groover Jr.
Michael Thomas
Warne Marsh
Walt Weiskopf
Tad Shull Quintet
Steve Nelson
Steve Davis
Ryan Kisor
Donald Edwards
