
I got the idea for ” 5 4 3 2 1 ” from a 1961 Benny Golson LP called ” Take a number from 1 to 10.” That recording starts with a solo sax piece, then each cut grows in musicians – duo, trio, quartet, etc. … up to a dectet. This recording starts with quintet material and then subtracts and changes instrumentation ending with a solo sax ballad. The CD features some great standards arranged by Joe Henderson and Freddie Hubbard, some of my original tunes, and a few obscure Monk tunes. I was happy to record with some wonderful Chicago musicians; Pete Benson- organ; Todd Howell – drums; Larry Bowen – trumpet; Steve Berry – trombone; Mike Schlick – drums; and Dan Delorenzo – bass. I’m playing alto, tenor and bari saxes and singing. If you like straight ahead swinging jazz, this is for you!
Song List
Full Moon and Empty Arms
Two Buck Chuck
Moanin’
Without a Song
From Moscow to Buenos Aires
Light Blue
Played Twice
Goofy Blues
Pessoa
Ask Me Now
You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To
My Old Flame
Saxomamaphonic Blues
Bye Bye Blackbird
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