Showing posts with label Jason Marsalis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jason Marsalis. Show all posts

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Stephen Riley - El Gaucho

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2010
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:31
Size: 139,3 MB
Art: Front

(6:53)  1. El Gaucho - Take 2
(7:17)  2. Think of One
(9:15)  3. Never Let Me Go
(7:37)  4. Night and Day
(7:17)  5. Central Park West
(7:29)  6. Milestones
(9:15)  7. J. Mood
(5:26)  8. El Gaucho - Take 3

Stephen Riley's fourth CD as a leader for Steeplechase is a bit different, as he has added a piano to the group. With pianist Ernest Turner, bassist Neal Caine, and drummer Jason Marsalis, the tenor saxophonist explores a combination of standards and time-tested jazz compositions. His soft, breathy vibrato in the gorgeous setting of "Never Let Me Go" is an extended affair, with the rhythm section playing conservatively behind him to allow plenty of space. He adds a hip, disguised introduction to "Night and Day," teasing the listener but never outright stating its well-known theme. Riley wails in John Coltrane's "Central Park West," changing the mood completely from the ballad tracks, while his interpretation of Thelonious Monk's "Think of One" is full of humor. The two takes of Wayne Shorter's "El Gaucho" are as different as night and day, though they both merited inclusion. Not many artists have recorded songs by Wynton Marsalis, though that may be because every leader seems to concentrate primarily on his or her compositions. In any case, this early work by the trumpeter proves to be an excellent choice, showcasing Caine's bluesy touch.By Ken Dryden https://www.allmusic.com/album/el-gaucho-mw0001983521

Personnel: Stephen Riley - tenor saxophone; Ernest Turner - piano; Neal Caine - bass; Jason Marsalis - drums

El Gaucho

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Stephen Riley - Baubles, Bangles and Beads

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:11
Size: 148,0 MB
Art: Front

(5:11)  1. Baubles, Bangles and Beads
(8:14)  2. Wait Till You See Her
(4:12)  3. I've Told Ev'ry Little Star
(6:20)  4. I Thought About You
(6:52)  5. Who?
(5:16)  6. Hellhound On My Trail
(3:23)  7. Cherokee
(9:16)  8. Taking A Chance On Love
(5:32)  9. Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered
(4:25) 10. I Heard That Lonesome Whistle
(5:24) 11. Baubles, Bangles and Beads

In spite of his preference for piano-less format, saxophonist Stephen Riley found the ideal pianist for him in Peter Zak, with whom he recorded his previous album 'Lover'. Here on his 11th release Riley is backed by the same team, including Zak, to interpret an amazing collection of classic but rarely heard jazz titles. Since his 2005 debut album 'Inside Out' Riley has kept momentum to become and remain a "distinctly unique jazz voice" (leading Chicago journalist Neil Tesser). On 'Baubles, Bangles and Beads' he is also joined by bassist Neal Caine and drummer Jason Marsalis, a member of the famous Marsalis family. "Riley's unconventional use of ultra-hard reed to essay a satin soft sound - a common sense contradiction - sets him apart from every other under-40 player I can think of. This date brings his track record as a leader to seven for seven and, for reasons I'm still discovering and savouring, it comes highly recommended." 
~ Derek Taylor, Dusted Magazine (on 'Lover'). https://www.propermusic.com/product-details/Stephen-Riley-Baubles-Bangles-and-Beads-182601

Personnel: Stephen Riley (tenor saxophone), Peter Zak (piano), Neal Caine (bass), Jason Marsalis (drums)

Baubles, Bangles and Beads

Monday, August 13, 2018

The Ellis Marsalis Trio - Twelve's It

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 76:27
Size: 229,1 MB
Art: Front

( 5:16)  1. Twelve's It
( 6:31)  2. Syndrome
( 6:03)  3. Homecoming
( 8:27)  4. Mozartin'
( 5:18)  5. Orchid Blue
( 2:22)  6. Friendships
(11:51)  7. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
( 5:57)  8. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
( 6:00)  9. Tell Me
( 6:42) 10. All Good Intentions
( 7:40) 11. Zee Blues
( 4:14) 12. The Party's Over

The most famous and accomplished family in jazz history is the Marsalis family led by Ellis Marsalis. Ellis, the family's leader, is a highly respected master of piano and composition in the modern Jazz world; his eldest son, Branford Marsalis, is a great saxophone player and film soundtrack; the second child, Wynton Marsalis, is in the music world. Not only did he succumb to the classical and jazz world at the same time, Zhang Zhang’s well-received album made him famous as Miles Davis after the 1980s; although the third child Delfeayo was not as well known as other family members who established the Marsalis dynasty, his skills behind the scenes. It should not be underestimated. The youngest son, Jason, has a deep knowledge of the drums. In addition, as with other members of the Marsalis family, his strength in creation and production is quite impressive. This album, created by Ellis Marsalis and the youngest son, Jason, brings out the outstanding instrumentality of Ellis's knives and the excellent musical talents of the younger son Jason. The album was recorded in the famous Snug Harbor bar in New Orleans, which recorded live performances by Ellis who led his latest lineup of trios, including of course Jason Marsalis. The album name is called "Twelve's It" because the title of the album is originally composed of 12 bars, and the 12 bars are also the basic structure of the blues. The blues are the mother of the jazz. Ellis hopes to use this album to chase this book. Tracing back to the simple spirit of jazz development, the album name was taken as "Twelve's It". In addition, the album has just collected 12 pieces of music, including Ellis' own creations and classics by others. Ellis's keen sense of enthusiasm with strong and lingering emotions, after Jason's rigorous production, shows a sense of incitement. It is hard to imagine such a wonderful multi-level work, which is from the hands of a talented drummer who is only 21 years old. This album, full of vivid rhythm curves, once again proves that the Marsalis family has an unpredictable top position in the jazz scene. http://www.books.com.tw/products/0020043222

Personnel:   Bass – Bill Huntington (tracks: 5, 6, 8, 12), Roland Guerin (tracks: 1 to 4, 7, 9 to 11);  Drums – Jason Marsalis;  Piano – Ellis Marsalis

Twelve's It

Friday, July 13, 2018

Ellis Marsalis - An Evening with the Ellis Mars

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2005
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 76:33
Size: 175,5 MB
Art: Front

( 8:17)  1. Bloomdido
( 4:27)  2. After
(12:38)  3. Sweet Georgia Brown
( 6:37)  4. Doctone
( 6:23)  5. Infant Eyes
( 5:50)  6. If I Were a Bell
( 9:50)  7. Delilah
(12:59)  8. Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
( 3:28)  9. Friendships
( 5:59) 10. Free Form Blues

It is a bit ironic that Ellis Marsalis had to wait for sons Wynton and Branford to get famous before he was able to record on a regular basis, but Ellis finally received his long-overdue recognition. The father of six sons (including Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo, and Jason), Ellis Marsalis' main importance to jazz may very well be as a jazz educator; his former pupils (in addition to his sons) include Terence Blanchard, Donald Harrison, Harry Connick, Jr., Nicholas Payton, and Kent and Marlon Jordan, among others. Born in New Orleans in 1934, he started out as a tenor saxophonist, switching to piano while in high school. Marsalis was one of the few New Orleans musicians of the era who did not specialize in Dixieland or rhythm & blues. He played with fellow modernists (including Ed Blackwell) in the late '50s with AFO, recorded with Cannonball and Nat Adderley in the 1960s, played with Al Hirt (1967-1970), and was busy as a teacher. Marsalis freelanced in New Orleans during the 1970s and taught at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. He recorded with Wynton and Branford on Father and Sons in 1982, an album that they shared with Chico and Von Freeman. After that, Marsalis recorded for ELM, Spindletop (a duet session with Eddie Harris), Rounder, Blue Note, and Columbia, issuing Twelve's It on the latter in 1998. Duke in Blue followed a year later. 

Since that time, Marsalis has kept busy releasing 2000's Afternoon Session, 2005's Ruminations in New York, and 2008's An Open Letter to Thelonious. In 2011, he offered his second holiday-themed effort, New Orleans Christmas Carol. He then joined son Branford and pianist Makoto Ozone for 2012's Pure Pleasure for the Piano. The following year, he offered the urbane solo piano recording On the First Occasion. In 2014, he guested on son Delfeayo's The Last Southern Gentlemen and then joined trumpeter Scotty Barnhart and the legacy Count Basie Orchestra for 2015's A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas. An active performer, Marsalis tours often and appears regularly at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ellis-marsalis-mn0000795979/biography

Personnel:  Ellis Marsalis - piano;  Derek Douget - tenor & soprano sax;  Bill Huntington - bass;  Jason Marsalis - drums

An Evening with the Ellis Mars

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Fredrik Kronkvist - Afro-Cuban Supreme

Styles: Saxophone, Flute And Clarinet Jazz
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 77:57
Size: 179,7 MB
Art: Front

(2:32)  1. Intro - Tierra Africana part 1
(5:31)  2. A Love Supreme - Acknowledgement
(5:48)  3. A Night in Tunisia
(7:10)  4. Caravan
(1:29)  5. Interlude No.1
(4:22)  6. Afro Blue
(5:40)  7. Satellite
(6:36)  8. Manteca
(0:51)  9. Interlude No.2
(5:14) 10. Naima
(0:32) 11. Interlude No.3
(4:59) 12. Gillespiana
(4:26) 13. Be-Bop
(1:55) 14. Tierra Africana part II
(5:30) 15. On Green Dolphin Street
(0:42) 16. Interlude No.4
(4:40) 17. Yemaya
(1:33) 18. Interlude No.5
(6:12) 19. Eternal Light
(2:03) 20. Outro - Acknowledgement

Alto saxophone star Fredrik Kronkvist delivers his eclectic mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Coltrane inspired jazz and in an adventurous and colorful musical experience. New views on Latin-Jazz gives us an explosive rhythm fiesta that touches both body and soul. Inspired by Dizzy Gillespie’s idea of bringing together people, music and rhythms from different continents and countries, the award-winning and Swedish Grammy nominated alto saxophonist Fredrik Kronkvist has created a diverse mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Coltrane-influenced jazz with his new group Afro-Cuban Supreme. On the occasion of Dizzy’s 100-year anniversary in 2017 Fredrik Kronkvist releases the album Afro-Cuban Supreme with superstars Jason Marsalis(USA) on drums, conga virtuoso Eliel Lazo(CUB) and Miriam Aïda(MAR/SWE) on vocals. The music ranges from legendary songs like A Night in Tunisia, Afro Blue and Manteca in eventful arrangements to exciting original compositions with contemporary approaches to timeless Latin Jazz. https://fredrikkronkvist.wordpress.com/music-2/afro-cuban-supreme/

Personnel:  Fredrik Kronkvist – saxophones, flutes and bass clarinet;  Miriam Aïda – vocals;  Martin Sjöstedt – piano;  Johnny Åman – bass;  Eliel Lazo – congas;  Jason Marsalis – drums

Afro-Cuban Supreme

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Stephen Riley - Easy to Remember

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2006
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 63:25
Size: 145,8 MB
Art: Front

( 7:28)  1. It's Easy to Remember
(10:15)  2. Big Foot
( 7:33)  3. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?
( 7:39)  4. What's New?
( 9:06)  5. Over the Rainbow
( 4:17)  6. The Sheik of Araby
( 9:10)  7. Yesterdays
( 7:53)  8. Ladybird

Saxophonist Stephen Riley has one foot planted firmly in jazz history (his style recalls Ben Webster and Paul Gonsalves), but his crisp, Easy To Remember (2007) finds Riley teaming with drummer Jason Marsalis and bassist Neil Caine for a set of relaxed yet adventurous readings of familiar tunes such as "The Sheik of Araby," "Over the Rainbow," and Charlie Parker's "Big Foot." The taut, swinging energy is superceded only by the kinetic interplay between these fine musicians. https://www.allmusic.com/album/easy-to-remember-mw0000475708

Easy to Remember

Monday, October 23, 2017

Kermit Ruffins, Irvin Mayfield - A Beautiful World

Styles: Vocal And Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 72:59
Size: 169,0 MB
Art: Front

(5:10)  1. Well, Alright
(0:21)  2. Kermit, Turn It Down Interlude (feat. Wendell Pierce)
(2:29)  3. Drop Me Off in New Orleans (feat. Dr. Michael White)
(5:00)  4. Don't Worry Be Happy (feat. Jason Marsalis, Cyril Neville, Haley Reinhart & Glen David Andrews)
(0:11)  5. Irvin, Turn It Up Interlude (feat. Wendell Pierce)
(4:56)  6. Good Life (feat. Bailey Flores, Glen David Andrews & John Boutte)
(4:20)  7. Good Morning New Orleans
(0:35)  8. You Don't Look Good Interlude (feat. Wendell Pierce)
(4:28)  9. Mystic
(0:15) 10. Dad, Turn It Up Interlude (feat. Irvin Mayfield III)
(5:16) 11. Move On Ahead (feat. Jolynda Kiki Chapman)
(0:32) 12. Practicing Interlude (feat. The Urban Cellist)
(3:31) 13. Just Playin' (feat. Wendell Brunious, Leroy Jones, Leon Kid Chocolate Brown & Andrew Baham)
(0:16) 14. Soul Sister Interlude (feat. DJ Soul Sister)
(4:13) 15. Sister Soul (feat. Wendell Pierce & Bill Summers)
(3:45) 16. Allen Toussaint (feat. Cyril Neville)
(0:27) 17. King Lear Interlude (feat. Wendell Pierce)
(4:33) 18. Beautiful World (For Imani) (feat. Haley Reinhart)
(2:18) 19. Do Whatcha Wanna Interlude (feat. Rebirth Brass Band)
(5:36) 20. Be My Lady (feat. Cyril Neville & George Porter, Jr.)
(2:27) 21. Footwork (feat. Rebirth Brass Band & Cyril Neville)
(1:20) 22. Trumpet Bounce
(2:40) 23. Lexine (feat. Denisia)
(1:24) 24. Li'l Liza Jane Interlude
(4:04) 25. Just a Closer Walk with Thee (feat. Topsy Chapman, Jolynda Kiki Chapman & Yolanda Robinson)
(2:42) 26. When the Saints Go Marching In

In celebration of Basin Street Records’ 20th anniversary, label mates and trumpeters Kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield join forces on A Beautiful World. These two mock adversaries, who used to hilariously battle it out musically at local clubs, stand as Basin Street’s most recorded artists and helped put the local label on the national map.  They share composing credits for the albums’ first cut, “Well, Alright,” which, not surprisingly, swings like crazy and is made complete with hand clapping, singing and Ruffins cheerleading “Follow the umbrella!” It’s a big band number filled with saxophone, trombone and trumpet sections. The trumpeters kick things off with tenor saxophonist Ed “Sweetbread” Petersen soon standing up for an inspired solo and Trevarri Huff-Boone blowing some fine bari.  Well, alright, there are some 60, primarily very well-known New Orleans musicians on this album that boasts 26 cuts. Granted, there are several very short, spoken word interludes with several amusingly orated by actor Wendell Pierce. Nonetheless, that leaves room for a lot of music that varies greatly stylistically including the traditional sounds of the Ruffins and Mayfield penned “Just Playin’” that includes trumpeters Wendell Brunious, Leroy Jones, Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown and Andrew Baham. Here, Shannon Powell takes over on drums that are often occupied by Adonis Rose.  There is even a string septet on three numbers, including the title cut, “Beautiful World,” the name of which was an inspired way to pay tribute to trumpeter Louis Armstrong by referencing his hit “What a Wonderful World.” Haley Reinhart, perhaps best recognized as a finalist on American Idol, sings with passion the song written by Mayfield and arranged by trombonist Emily Fredrickson, who also adds some fine tonal accents. Cyril Neville, who is prominent on many of the album’s selections, contributes his voice in harmony.  Neville takes the lead on a highlight of the disc, “Allen Toussaint,” a jaunty number he co-wrote with Ruffins and Mayfield. It embraces all of what might be described as Toussaint-isms the prominent rollicking piano here provided by Ronald Markham, the distinctive horn arrangements, that certain lilting rhythm and humor. After recalling his first time spotting Toussaint, Neville exclaims, “All I can say, when I saw that, is man, when I grow up I wanna be like that!” The song ingeniously heads out quoting the master’s lyrics from “Working in the Coal Mine,” “Workin’, goin’, workin’, goin’…”  Just as Basin Street Records has done for 20 years, A Beautiful World celebrates New Orleans and its rich community of musicians. http://www.offbeat.com/music/kermit-ruffins-irvin-mayfield-beautiful-world-basin-street-records/

Personnel:  Kermit Ruffins – Trumpet, Vocals;  Irvin Mayfield – Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Vocals, Piano, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Vocoder, Talkbox, Tamborine, Conductor;  Rebirth Brass Band;  Dr. Michael White – Clarinet;  Bill Summers – Percussion;  Jason Marsalis – Vibraphone, Marimba, Whistle, Woodblocks, Voice, Shakers, Snaps, Claps, Chest Drum

A Beautiful World

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet - The 21st Century Trad Band

Styles: Vibraphone Jazz
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 77:21
Size: 178,3 MB
Art: Front

(1:09)  1. Discipline Meets The Offbeat One
(7:21)  2. Offbeat Personality
(6:10)  3. The Man With Two Left Feet
(6:11)  4. Nights in Brooklyn
(6:04)  5. 18th Letter of Silence
(4:19)  6. Blues for Now
(9:19)  7. Interzone
(5:54)  8. BP Shakedown
(6:45)  9. Blessed Unrest
(5:48) 10. The 21st Century Trad Band
(8:43) 11. Calm Before the Storm
(9:32) 12. Ratio Man

Following 2013's In A World of Mallets (#1 on Jazz Radio), the youngest of New Orleans' Marsalis Jazz dynasty Jason Marsalis is back with his 2nd Vibes Quartet release, The 21st Century Trad Band. Backed once again by Will Goble on bass, Austin Johnson on piano, and David Potter on drums, The 21st Century Trad Band puts a spotlight on the growing synergy among these young and talented musicians. Songs like 'BP Shakedown' and 'Offbeat Personality' showcase the unit's propensity for combining lush melodies with pulsating rhythms. Together, they deliver music with a high level of complexity without isolating the listener, a testament to the band's rapport. Jason Marsalis is a musician with a lot to say, but like any worthwhile artist he lets his work do the talking. With The 21 Century Trad Band, The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet continue to help keep contemporary Jazz relevant for and through the younger generation of its musicians. ~ Editorial Reviews https://www.amazon.com/21st-Century-Trad-Band/dp/B00MZ3X78W

Personnel:  Jason Marsalis: Vibes;  Austin Johnson: Piano;  Will Goble: Bass;  Dave Potter: Drums

The 21st Century Trad Band

Friday, June 2, 2017

Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartets - In a World of Mallets

Styles: Vibraphone Jazz
Year: 2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:13
Size: 138,3 MB
Art: Front

(1:44)  1. Discipline Discovers a World of Mallets
(4:28)  2. Blues Can be Abstract, too
(4:52)  3. Ballet Class
(5:10)  4. Characters
(5:41)  5. Blues for the 29 percenter's
(2:10)  6. My Joy
(3:36)  7. Ill Bill
(4:09)  8. Louisiana Gold
(4:49)  9. Big Ear's Last Ride
(8:52) 10. The Nice Mailman's Happy Song to Ann
(1:38) 11. Nenhum Talvez
(6:45) 12. Closing Credits
(4:10) 13. Whistle for Willie
(2:01) 14. Discipline Gets Lost in a World of Mallets

On a drum kit, Jason Marsalis often goes several directions (meters, not Meters) at once. On vibraphone, as he demonstrates on In A World Of Mallets, it's more a matter of smoothing out many segments into a continuous whole. Over the course of the album he invokes bells, chimes and the signature tunes of cozy wall clocks grown familiar from decades of old Hollywood, not to mention the Indonesian gamelan and, for good measure near the end, some whistling. The whistling is charming, and brings further context and layers worked by the vibes that after a long stretch of Marsalis on many notes at once provide a refreshing look at his virtuosity with single-note melodies. Against their boss letting it all hang out with such impeccable swing logic, the other three players stay calm and collected, but don't wallflower themselves. Bassist Will Goble, drummer Dave Potter and pianist Austin Johnson delicately pull apart the beat like starfish arms working on an oyster dinner, leaving splendid gaps within which to stumble. Potter's cymbals sometimes echo the leader's mallet work; everything spreads just slightly apart, and then works enticingly to reinvent itself as a new whole. "Blues Can Be Abstract, Too" bring a completely new jazz take on the blues undertones. "Whistle For Willie" evokes images of street corner New Orleans, and is as glassy and smooth as a sazerac. Marsalis is the mostly "unknown" part of one of jazz music's first families, but is spot-on with his artistry on In A World Of Mallets. ~ Chuck Schultz https://www.allaboutjazz.com/in-a-world-of-mallets-jason-marsalis-basin-street-records-review-by-chuck-schultz.php

Personnel: Jason Marsalis: marimba, glockenspiel, tubular bells, vibraphone, xylophone; Will Goble: bass; David Potter: drums; Austin Johnson: piano.

In a World of Mallets

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Jason Marsalis - Music In Motion

Styles: Jazz, Bop
Year: 1999
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 74:00
Size: 244,2 MB
Art: Front

( 8:01)  1. There's a Thing Called Rhythm
( 7:26)  2. Marakatu de Modernizar
( 4:50)  3. The Sweeper
( 6:12)  4. On the First Occasion
( 7:59)  5. The Steepistician
( 5:40)  6. Discipline Strikes Again
( 4:48)  7. Treasure
(13:08)  8. It Came From the Planet of Nebtoon
( 3:33)  9. Short Story #1
( 7:40) 10. Seven-Ay Pocky Way
( 4:39) 11. [Untitled Hidden Track]

All aboard! All Aboard! The cover on Jason Marsalis' sophomore recording shows the young musician standing in the center of a train track in some unknown location. This would seem a little odd at first , but upon listening to the music, the idea behind the visual makes perfect sense. The musical trek will take the listener on a journey that will leave a memorable impression at the point of disembarkation. The name Marsalis is a common household word in today's current music environment. Ellis, Delfeayo, Branford, and the minister of jazz himself, Wynton; have carried forth the great tradition of jazz for the past few decades. But who is Jason Marsalis? The youngest among his famous sibling brothers, you may not have easily recognized that he is an utterly talented jazz drummer and percussionist. The 24 year old has the skill and musicianship of a veteran. His first recording, The Year of the Drummer, received critical acclaim. He has played and recorded with notables such as Marcus Roberts, Marcus Printup, and with his brothers, Branford, Wynton, and father Ellis. He is an equal contributor to the hot Afro-Cuban Jazz group Los Hombres Calientes, which stars trumpter Irwin Mayfield and long time percussionist Bill Summers. 

Encompassing rhythmic beats that directly affect the flow of music; jazz drummers make profound statements concerning timing and motion. Marsalis' latest recording displays his control of that art in a compelling way. Each selection will take the listener on a percussive excursion . On the first track, "There's a Thing Called Rhythm," the journey snakes from swing to blues, intricate time changes, and then to a unique drum solo by Marsalis. On the second piece, "Marakatu de Modernizer," the musical jaunt travels down the upbeat path like a Brazilian parade that swings. 

The musicians on this outing are all capable jazz attendants who exhibit consumate precision and talent on this entertaining journey. Tenor saxophonist John Ellis conveys a quiet skill and poise on the serene cut "On the First Occasion." Altoist Derek Douget, bassist Peter Harris and pianist Jonathan Lefcoski all display exquisite musicianship and creativity throughout the recording. This is all held together by the master rhythm Conductor; Jason Marsalis. Jason displays a kaleidoscope of skills on the drums. Every conceivable area of his drum kit is utilized adeptly. Each tune exhibits an expressive motion montage that carries the willing listener to a toe tapping destination. ~ Mark F.Turner https://www.allaboutjazz.com/music-in-motion-jason-marsalis-basin-street-records-review-by-mark-f-turner.php

Personnel: Jason Marsalis - Percussion, Drums, Producer Peter Harris - Bass Derek Douget - Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) John Ellis - Sax (Tenor) Jeff Lefcoski - piano

Music In Motion