Don Braden - Earth Wind and Wonder

Styles: Flute and Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2018
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:13
Size: 163,2 MB
Art: Front

(6:30)  1. Fantasy
(6:59)  2. Can't Hide Love
(6:23)  3. Visions
(5:45)  4. Getaway
(6:38)  5. I Can't Help It
(7:35)  6. The Elements (Earth Air Fire Water)
(6:36)  7. After the Love Has Gone
(7:06)  8. Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing
(5:18)  9. The Wonder of You
(6:18) 10. Higher Ground

Don Braden is an impressive tenor saxophonist whose style pushes at the boundaries of hard bop while staying a solid part of the tradition. He was raised in Louisville, KY, and began on tenor when he was 13; within two years, he was playing professionally. He played in the McDonald's All-American High School Jazz Band and, although he studied engineering at Harvard (1981-1984), Braden also played in the Harvard jazz band. In 1984, Braden moved to New York, working with the Harper Brothers, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Betty Carter (with whom he made his recording debut). He toured with Wynton Marsalis (as Branford Marsalis' first replacement) during 1986-1987 and since then has played in many settings, including with Roy Haynes, Tony Williams, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson, Tom Harrell, Art Farmer, and the Mingus Big Band. As a leader, Braden has recorded for Criss Cross, Landmark, Epicure, and RCA. ~ Scott Yanow https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/earth-wind-and-wonder/1380801939

Personnel:  Don Braden - tenor sax, flute and alto flute;  Brandon McCune, Art Hirahara - piano;  Joris Teepe, Kenny Davis - bass;  Cecil Brooks III, Jeremy Warren - drums;  Kahlil Kwame Bell - percussion

Earth Wind and Wonder

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