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Like its 2001 sequel, this 1995 outing delves heavily into Latin rhythms and boasts ambitious, well-wrought compositions, not to mention extraordinary playing -- particularly from the unsung pianist Edsel Gomez and Byron himself, on both bass and B flat clarinets. The sextet also features Graham Haynes on cornet, Kenny Davis on electric bass, Jerry Gonzalez on congas, and Ben Wittman on drums. Four special guests appear (guitarist Bill Frisell, bassists Lonnie Plaxico and Andy Gonzalez, drummer Ralph Peterson), although the where-and-when particulars aren't spelled out on the disc packaging. Byron is clearly preoccupied with race politics here; most of his titles mention headline grabbers of the 1990s, from Shelby Steele, Clarence Thomas, and Ross Perot to Rodney King and Al Sharpton. The poet Sadiq begins the album with a reading of his tendentious "White History Month," which Byron sets against a winding clarinet chorale, "'Uh-Oh, Chango!'" Ultimately, however, the politics are more of an undercurrent than a central theme. Hip grooves and raucous interplay prevail, although Byron sets a more contemplative tone with "SEX/WORK (Clarence/Anita)," which has the flavor of a classical theme. Byron furthers the classical allusion with a virtuosic, unaccompanied reading of Manuel Ponce's "La Estrellita" and a fabulous duet with Edsel Gomez, "The Allure of Entanglement."
© David R. Adler /TiVo
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Hans Wendl, Producer - ROGER MOUTENOT, MixingEngineer - Jon Fausty, Engineer - David Hall, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Ben Wittman, Drums - David Merrill, Engineer - Don Byron, Bass Clarinet, Music, MainArtist - Kenny Davis, Bass - Jerry Gonzalez, Congas - Edsel Gomez, Piano - Mark Putz, AssistantEngineer - Sadiq, Lyricist, Vocals - Graham Haynes, Cornet
© 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1995 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Hans Wendl, Producer - ROGER MOUTENOT, MixingEngineer - Jon Fausty, Engineer - David Hall, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Ben Wittman, Drums - David Merrill, Engineer - Don Byron, Composer, Bass Clarinet, MainArtist - Kenny Davis, Bass - Jerry Gonzalez, Congas - Edsel Gomez, Piano - Mark Putz, AssistantEngineer - Graham Haynes, Cornet
© 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1995 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Hans Wendl, Producer - ROGER MOUTENOT, MixingEngineer - Jon Fausty, Engineer - David Hall, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Ben Wittman, Drums - David Merrill, Engineer - Don Byron, Composer, Bass Clarinet, MainArtist - Kenny Davis, Bass - Jerry Gonzalez, Congas - Edsel Gomez, Piano - Mark Putz, AssistantEngineer - Graham Haynes, Cornet
© 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1995 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Hans Wendl, Producer - ROGER MOUTENOT, MixingEngineer - Jon Fausty, Engineer - David Hall, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Bill Frisell, Guitar - Ben Wittman, Drums - David Merrill, Engineer - Don Byron, Composer, Bass Clarinet, MainArtist - Kenny Davis, Bass - Jerry Gonzalez, Congas - Edsel Gomez, Piano - Mark Putz, AssistantEngineer - Ralph Peterson, Jr., Drums - Graham Haynes, Cornet - Lonnie Plaxico, Bass
© 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1995 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Clarence, Writer - Hans Wendl, Producer - ROGER MOUTENOT, MixingEngineer - Jon Fausty, Engineer - David Hall, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Ben Wittman, Drums - David Merrill, Engineer - Don Byron, Bass Clarinet, MainArtist - Kenny Davis, Bass - Jerry Gonzalez, Congas - Edsel Gomez, Piano - Mark Putz, AssistantEngineer - Graham Haynes, Cornet - Anita, Writer
© 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1995 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Hans Wendl, Producer - ROGER MOUTENOT, MixingEngineer - Jon Fausty, Engineer - David Hall, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Ben Wittman, Drums - David Merrill, Engineer - Don Byron, Bass Clarinet, MainArtist - Kenny Davis, Bass - Jerry Gonzalez, Congas - Edsel Gomez, Piano - Mark Putz, AssistantEngineer - Graham Haynes, Cornet - Ponce Manuel, Composer
© 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1995 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Andy Gonzalez, Bass - Hans Wendl, Producer - ROGER MOUTENOT, MixingEngineer - Jon Fausty, Engineer - David Hall, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Ben Wittman, Drums - David Merrill, Engineer - Don Byron, Composer, Bass Clarinet, MainArtist - Jerry Gonzalez, Congas - Edsel Gomez, Piano - Mark Putz, AssistantEngineer - Graham Haynes, Cornet
© 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1995 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Hans Wendl, Producer - ROGER MOUTENOT, MixingEngineer - Jon Fausty, Engineer - David Hall, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Ben Wittman, Drums - David Merrill, Engineer - Don Byron, Composer, Bass Clarinet, MainArtist - Kenny Davis, Bass - Jerry Gonzalez, Congas - Edsel Gomez, Piano - Mark Putz, AssistantEngineer - Graham Haynes, Cornet
© 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1995 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Hans Wendl, Producer - ROGER MOUTENOT, MixingEngineer - Jon Fausty, Engineer - David Hall, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Ben Wittman, Drums - David Merrill, Engineer - Don Byron, Composer, Bass Clarinet, MainArtist - Kenny Davis, Bass - Jerry Gonzalez, Congas - Edsel Gomez, Piano - Mark Putz, AssistantEngineer - Graham Haynes, Cornet
© 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1995 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Hans Wendl, Producer - ROGER MOUTENOT, MixingEngineer - Jon Fausty, Engineer - David Hall, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Ben Wittman, Drums - David Merrill, Engineer - Don Byron, Composer, Bass Clarinet, MainArtist - Kenny Davis, Bass - Jerry Gonzalez, Congas - Edsel Gomez, Piano - Mark Putz, AssistantEngineer - Graham Haynes, Cornet
© 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1995 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Albumbeschreibung
Like its 2001 sequel, this 1995 outing delves heavily into Latin rhythms and boasts ambitious, well-wrought compositions, not to mention extraordinary playing -- particularly from the unsung pianist Edsel Gomez and Byron himself, on both bass and B flat clarinets. The sextet also features Graham Haynes on cornet, Kenny Davis on electric bass, Jerry Gonzalez on congas, and Ben Wittman on drums. Four special guests appear (guitarist Bill Frisell, bassists Lonnie Plaxico and Andy Gonzalez, drummer Ralph Peterson), although the where-and-when particulars aren't spelled out on the disc packaging. Byron is clearly preoccupied with race politics here; most of his titles mention headline grabbers of the 1990s, from Shelby Steele, Clarence Thomas, and Ross Perot to Rodney King and Al Sharpton. The poet Sadiq begins the album with a reading of his tendentious "White History Month," which Byron sets against a winding clarinet chorale, "'Uh-Oh, Chango!'" Ultimately, however, the politics are more of an undercurrent than a central theme. Hip grooves and raucous interplay prevail, although Byron sets a more contemplative tone with "SEX/WORK (Clarence/Anita)," which has the flavor of a classical theme. Byron furthers the classical allusion with a virtuosic, unaccompanied reading of Manuel Ponce's "La Estrellita" and a fabulous duet with Edsel Gomez, "The Allure of Entanglement."
© David R. Adler /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 01:00:03
- Main artists: Don Byron
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Nonesuch
- Genre: Jazz
© 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing
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