Mark Turner

• 2-CD SET

• DIGIPACK CASE

One of the most important contributors to a very cool and restrained form of jazz was the brilliant, blind composer, pianist and teacher, Lennie Tristano. A "school" of players was built in Tristano's shadow, and a few whom he influenced were Warne Marsh, Lee Konitz, Alan Broadbent, and Gary Foster. In the case of Foster, he's been acclaimed as a "do anything" alto player for decades. But early on he came under Lennie's spell. And this two CD set proves that present day Gary Foster is still drawn to the Tristano connection. His tenor playing partner here is Mark Turner. Although he's more contemporary, he demonstrates great skill with the Tristano repertoire. The bassist Putter Smith is a longtime member of the aforementioned Broadbent trio. As such, he too is well acquainted with Lennie's musical journey. The drummer is Joe La Barbera, a master in the LA jazz panorama. Recorded live way back in 2003, this release features long cuts (a total of just seven selections on two CD's!).

PERSONNEL:

• Mark Turner - tenor sax
• Gary Foster - alto sax
• Putter Smith - bass
• Joe La Barbera - drums

Recorded live at Mary Pickford Auditorium, California, February 8, 2003.

TRACKS:

• CD ONE
• 01. Background Music
• 02. Teef
• 03. Lennie's Pennies
• 04. Come Rain or Come Shine

• CD TWO
• 01. 317 East 32nd Street
• 02. What's New?
• 03. Subconscious-Lee