Cat No:
CRISS1386CD
Release Date: 18 March 2016
Label: Criss Cross Jazz
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8712474138623
Genres: Jazz Modern Postbebop
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Description
On his second Criss Cross leader date, 'Prelude to Real Life', drummer Donald Edwards picks up where he left off with the next instalment of an autobiographical narrative in notes and tones.
Whereas in his debut, 'Evolution of an Influenced Mind' (CRISS1365CD), Edwards conveyed the story of his formative years as a musician with eleven original compositions, here he addresses themes of love, family and fatherhood with an engaging suite comprising six kinetic, diverse originals of his and one by Alex Sipiagin, two personalised standards (Thelonious Monk's "Skippy"; Benny Golson's "Stablemates") and three textural drum interludes.
Rejoining him from the first date are pianist Orrin Evans and tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III, both Criss Cross veterans, guitarist David Gilmore, while rising star Luques Curtis assuming the bass chair. Edwards' old friend Nicholas Payton plays keyboards on three tracks, and eminent New York singer Vivian Sessoms lends her voice to three selections.
Edwards unifies the proceedings with the big beat, impeccable taste, and creative spirit that have made him a New York first-caller since he moved to the Apple fifteen years ago.
Personnel: Donald Edwards (drums), Walter Smith III (tenor saxophone), David Gilmore (guitar), Orrin Evans (piano), Luques Curtis (bass), Nicholas Payton (Fender Rhodes, piano, organ), Vivian Sessoms (vocals), Antoine Drye (trumpet) -
Tracklisting
- 1. Taking Shape
- 2. Incantation
- 3. Hop Scotch
- 4. Apple Street
- 5. Way To Her
- 6. King
- 7. Queen and the Princess
- 8. Stablemates
- 9. Beautiful Intuition
- 10. Thought for the Day
- 11. Skippy
- 12. Prelude to Real Life
Disc 1
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Tributes
Antonio Farao
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Lovabye
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The Illusion Of Choice
Michael Thomas
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Back Home
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World Away
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Deep Passion
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Communications
Steve Nelson
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Vibe Up!
Steve Davis
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Evolution of an Influenced Mind
Donald Edwards
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