THE CENTENNIAL PROJECT

All-star Carter tribute CD released on the occasion of his 100th birthday featuring many artists who worked closely with Carter during his final years including Phil Woods, Joe Wilder, Russell Malone, Loren Schoenberg, Warren Vaché, Randy Sandke, Bill Kirchner and the “Benny Carter Trio”- Carter’s last working regular section: Chris Neville, Steve LaSpina and Steve Johns. Also features Benny Carter’s last recording.

[1-14] New York between February & March, 2007
[15] Los Angeles, October 29, 2001

INCLUDES 12-PAGE BOOKLET

“Benny Carter was beloved by his fellow jazz musicians for a number of reasons. He was a top-notch composer and arranger, one of the top alto saxophonists (and an accomplished trumpeter when he chose to play the horn), while fellow players also just enjoyed being around him.” - by Ken Dryde

1. I’m in the Mood for Swing: Warren Vaché, Randy Sandke (tp), Chris Nevikke (p), Steve LaSpina (b) & Steve Johns (d)
2. Johnny: Phil Woods (as) & Jons Coates (p)
3. I’m Coming, Virginia: Jack Stuckey, Will Anderson (as), Loren Schoenberg, Peter Anderson (ts), James Chirillo (g), Chris Neville (p),
Steve LaSpina (b)  & Steve Johns (d)
4. Again and Again: Randy Shandke (tp), Chris Neville (p), Steve LaSpina (b) & Steve Johns (d)
5. Far Away: Chris Neville (p), Steve LaSpina (b) & Steve Johns (d)
6. Angeline / Where the Warm Winds Blow: Loren Schoenberg (ts), Chris Neville (p), Steve LaSpina (b) & Steve Johns (d)
7. Key Largo:  Warren Vaché (tp), Chris Neville (p), Steve LaSpina (b) &  Steve Johns (d)
8. Melancholy Lullaby: Bill Kirchner (ss), Chris Nevile (p), Steve LaSoina (b) & Steve Johns (d)
9. All of Me: same personnel as ##3 add Jay Brandford (bs)
10. The Blessing Joe Wider (tp), Chris Neville (p), Steve LaSpina (b) & Steve Johns (d)
11. Echo of My Dream: Chris Neville (p), Steve LaSpina (b) & Steve Johns (d)
12. Other Times: Phil Woods (as) & John Coates (p)
13. Fable of a Fool: Chris Neville solo piano
14. South Side Samba: Chris Neville (p), Steve LaSpina (b) & Steve Johns (d)
15. All About You: Russell Malone, solo guitar (recorded 2007), Benny Carter, solo piano (recorded 2001)