John Hebert - Byzantine Monkey (2009) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. La Reine de la Salle
02. Acrid Landscape
03. Run for the Hills
04. Blind Pig
05. Ciao Monkey
06. Cajun Christmas
07. Fez
08. For A.H.
09. Fez, Pt. 2
10. New Belly

Byzantine Monkey, bassist/composer John Hebert's long-awaited debut recording as a bandleader, documents his New York-based sextet of the same name featuring frequent collaborators Michael Attias, Tony Malaby, Adam Kolker, Nasheet Waits and Satoshi Takeishi. Hebert s original compositions for the group take their inspiration from a variety of sources, including his interest in Cajun music, his travels to different parts of the world and his gratitude and respect for his mentor, legendary pianist/composer Andrew Hill, with whom Hebert worked from 2001 until his death in 2007. The musicians bringing that music to life in Byzantine Monkey have all worked extensively with Hebert in other ensembles, including Attias, Kolker and Malaby s own groups and Hill s trio and quintet. "Byzantine Monkey is me, and Byzantine Monkey is the band," writes Hebert in the liner notes. "All of our voices together, telling one story."

John Hebert - Bass
Tony Malaby - Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Michael Attias - Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone
Nasheet Waits - Drums
Satoshi Takeishi - Percussion
Adam Kolker - Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet

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