Christian McBride Big Band (Christian McBride, bass ; Joey DeFrancesco, organ ; Mark Whitfield, guitar) ; with various musicians. Recorded Sound on Sound Studios, Montclair, NJ. Title from disc label. McBride and his big band pay tribute to Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery and Oliver Nelson. Liner notes in English on container.
Contents:
Pie blues (9:53). Road song (6:39) -- Up jumped spring (8:12) -- Milestones (3:47) -- The very thought of you (8:33) -- Down by the riverside (8:20) -- I want to talk about you (7:18) -- Don is (6:32) -- Medgar Evers' blues (7:13) -- Pie blues (9:53).
Summary:
Christian McBride solidifies his role as the champion of the past, present, and future of jazz with his Grammy Award-winning Big Band's new album in tribute to Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery, and Oliver Nelson. Featuring special guests Joey DeFrancesco and Mark Whitfield, this album honors the historical legacy of the jazz legends who shaped the soul of music for generations to come.
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