David Liebman

Expansions - The Music of John Coltrane (604043856510)

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Expansions - The Music of John Coltrane

David Liebman

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604043856510

LPS 166422

604043856510

JAZZ

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Selflessness showcases nine newly-arranged and rethought Coltrane classics by Liebman and his forward-thinking working band, Expansions. Joining Liebman, who plays soprano saxophone exclusively on this recording, is alto saxophonist Matt Vashlishan, pianist Bobby Avey, drummer Alex Ritz, and bassist Tony Marino.

Dave Liebman has always declared that if he had to name one primary influence and inspiration, it would be John Coltrane. The first time he saw Coltrane at Birdland in February 1962, he was 15 years old. As he recounts in his autobiography, What It Is, that was the night he saw the light, though he didn’t realize it for years. “Once you see the light,” he explains, “you can never turn away from it, though you may try. I went to see Coltrane from then on, anytime I could.”

Selflessness is the latest in Liebman’s Coltrane-tribute catalogue which includes titles such as Homage To John Coltrane, Compassion (with Joe Lovano), Joy (with the Dave Liebman Big Band), John Coltrane’s Meditations, and Lieb Plays the Blues á la Trane. He also has participated in various Coltrane tributes such as “Live Under the Sky”, a famous concert in Tokyo with Wayne Shorter in 1987.

PERSONNEL:

  • Dave Liebman - soprano sax, wooden flute
  • Matt Vashlishan - alto sax, clarinet
  • Bobby Avey - piano. keyboard
  • Tony Marino - bass
  • Alex Ritz - drums

TRACKS:

  • SIDE A
  • A1. Mr. Day
  • A2. Peace on Earth
  • A3. My Favorite Things
  • SIDE B
  • B1. Compassion
  • B2.. Lazy Bird
  • B3. Selflessness
  • B4. Dear Lord