Roots, Arthur Blythe, Nathan Davis, Chico Freeman, Benny Golson, Kirk Lightsey, Buster Williams, Ed Thigpen - Saying Something (2016) [Hi-Res]

A superb live album from the great, all-star saxophone repertory band, ROOTS, recorded live at Muddy's Club in Weinheim, Germany, and encompassing as is the ROOTS tradition tributes to some of the great saxophonists in jazz, arranged by Benny Golson, Kirk Lightsey, Nathan Davis and Buster Williams.

The album is dedicated to the late Don Pullen, the original pianist with the band.

"...The playing is magnificent all around. With each saxophonist approaching the tunes in his own unique manner, the contrasts keep the interest level high....the music is fresh, alive and satisfying." JazzTimes)

"...This group doesn't just explore history. It also has a lot of fun." (Option)

Arthur Blythe, alto saxophone
Nathan Davis, tenor and soprano saxophones
Chico Freeman, tenor and soprano saxophones
Benny Golson, tenor saxophone
Kirk Lightsey, piano
Buster Williams, bass
Ed Thigpen, drums

Recorded live at Muddy's Club Weinheim, Germany, June 14th 1995
Engineered by Winnie Leyh
This recording was made with a 24-bit Lake People F27-7 A/D converter, live to two-track and direct to hard disc
Recorded with the Klangstudio Leyh mobile
Produced by Mike Hennessey

Digitally remastered