716043176021

To Hellas And Back

Jack Walrath

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Format: CD

Cat No: SCCD31760

Release Date:  10 June 2013

Label:  SteepleChase

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  716043176021

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

  • Description

    Inspired by a trip to Greece, trumpeter and composer Jack Walrath's 'To Hellas and Back', showcases his continuing devotion to lyricism and his strong projection on a wide emotional spectrum. Walrath has been acclaimed by All About Jazz for "his tremendous trumpet playing, a rich and varied approach to composition and his wonderful band" as well as "something that's missing from too much new jazz: a sense of fun and humour."

    Walrath is best-known for his work with Charles Mingus in the 1970s when he acted, effectively as MD on Mingus' final projects. His crackling post-bop trumpet made telling contributions to Mingus' later works and after the bassist's death he led the Mingus Dynasty Group and played a prominent role in the Mingus Big Band.

    Personnel: Jack Walrath (trumpet), Abraham Burton (tenor saxophone), George Burton (piano), Boris Kozlov (bass), Donald Edwards (drums)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Leaving Santorini Blues
      • 2. Bees
      • 3. O'Mangas
      • 4. Tsiknopempti
      • 5. Grace
      • 6. Blues For The Blind
      • 7. Panopticon
      • 8. Enter ... Boris
      • 9. Via Ia
      • 10. Norris Junction