Vincent Herring

4 STARS DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE (MARCH 2014)

Herring describes his time spent studying with bebop master Phil Woods as a pivotal moment in his development. It instilled in him a sense of responsibility to assume the mantle of a vital artistic tradition, which, for the past quarter century, is exactly what he’s done. With his no-holds-barred solos and unerring aesthetic compass, he’s made more than a few great records during that time, but his latest on Smoke Sessions, The Uptown Shuffle might just be his best yet.

PERSONNEL:

VINCENT HERRING, alto saxophone (except 6)
CYRUS CHESTNUT, piano
BEANDI DISTERHEFT, bass
JOE FARNSWORTH, drums

Recorded live at Smoke Jazz Club, April 26 & 27, 2013

TRACKS:

01. Elation
02. Love Walked In
03. Tenderly
04. Uptown Shuffle
05. The Atholete
06. Polka Dots and Moonbeams
07. Strike Up the Band
08. Don’t Let It Go
09. Big Bertha