VA - Jam Session, Vol. 13 (2005) flac

Tracklist:

[16:52] 01. Tenor Madness
[10:01] 02. Alto Trinity
[02:24] 03. In A Sentimental Mood
[02:03] 04. Moonlight In Vermont
[03:08] 05. Over The Rainbow
[10:12] 06. Bridgeless
[12:34] 07. Green Dolphin Street
[11:30] 08. What Is This Thing Called Love

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ABOUT THE ALBUM

Credits
Sylvia Cuenca Drums, Primary Artist
Billy Drewes Primary Artist, Sax (Alto), Soloist
Duke Ellington Composer
Essiet Essiet Bass, Primary Artist, Soloist
Josiah Gluck Engineer
Jon Gordon Primary Artist, Sax (Alto), Soloist
Poul Jupont Cover Art
Andy LaVerne Composer, Piano, Primary Artist, Soloist
Dick Oatts Composer, Primary Artist, Sax (Alto), Soloist
Sonny Rollins Composer
Nils Winther Photography, Producer

Recording Date
April, 1998

AllMusic Review by Ken Dryden
Producer Nils Winther's ambitious series of jam sessions follows in the footsteps of the legendary Norman Granz, though Winther's affairs tend to be less showy and more focused on co-operation, even though the solos are first rate. Three alto saxophonists, Dick Oatts, Jon Gordon, and Billy Drewes, who have likely played together in various combinations over the years in New York City, are accompanied by pianist Andy LaVerne (who chose the personnel), bassist Essiet Essiet, and drummer Sylvia Cuenca. The opening track is a compelling workout of Sonny Rollins up-tempo blues "Tenor Madness," followed by Oatts' catchy Native American-flavored "Alto Trinity." The ballad medley showcases each altoist in an individual feature, while rousing takes of two old warhorses, "On Green Dolphin Street" and "What Is This Thing Called Love" are full of energy. There may not be a load of surprises in this edition of Steeplechase's jam session series, but there is never a dull moment.


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