INCLUDES 2 BONUS TRACKS
Harrison is performing funk pieces, a calypso, Miles Davis’ ‘So What’, a rock song and a Thelonious Monk tune (‘Well You Needn't’) among others in spirited fashion with pianist, bassist and drummer. Harrison obviously felt that these musicians would provide the perfect combination of groove, freedom and exploration. The result is a mainstream set that purposefully raises the bar for Harrison, forcing him to think outside the box and deliver one of his most essential recordings. This album is definitely one of my Top Ten CDs of 2004.
PERSONNEL:
DONALD HARRISON, alto saxophone
GLENN PATSCHA, piano
VINCENTE ARCHER, bass
JOHN LAMKIN, drums
(10-11) bonus tracks:
Donald Harrison (as)
Ron Carter (b)
Billy Cobham (d)
Recorded on December 1 &2, 2002 at Avatar studios, New York City, by Jim Anderson.
tracks:
01 Hand Jive
02 Free Style
03 New Hope
04 Get Your Swerve
05 So What
06 Rock Song
07 Well You Needn’t
08 Iko Iko
09 Free To Be
10 Heroes (bonus track)
11 Candlelight (bonus track)