On his Criss Cross debut tenor saxophonist Stacy Dillard projects the intelligence and fire that have made him a major force in New York hardcore jazz over the last decade.
Playing tenor and soprano saxophone with great facility and no cliches, Dillard leads a strong quintet of young masters – Orrin Evans, piano; Craig Magnano, guitar; Ryan Berg, bass; Jeremy ‘Bean’ Clemons, drums – through a set of meaty originals, bluesy, soulful, and swinging, reinforcing his ever-growing stature as a must-hear voice.
1. | Pleasant (Jeremy Clemons) 6:44 | |
2. | Can't Shake It (Stacy Dillard) 7:53 | |
3. | Over And Over (Stacy Dillard) 5:22 | |
4. | There's No Need (Stacy Dillard) 9:28 | |
5. | Stizzozo (Stacy Dillard) 9:03 | |
6. | PCH (Ryan Berg) 7:47 | |
7. | West Lexington (Jeremy Clemons) 7:23 | |
8. | Mean Bean (J.D. Allen) 7:49 |
Total Time: 61:34
Recorded
June 1, 2010
in
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Engineer:
Michael Marciano &
Max Bolleman (mixing) &
The Masters (mastering)
Producer:
Gerry Teekens