Chuck Redd dedicates his 11th annual spring concert to his mentors and colleagues: guitarist Charlie Byrd (1925-99) whose trio he joined as a young professional, trumpeter and composer Dizzy Gillespie (1917-93) with whom he toured in Africa (and shared many a Thanksgiving dinner), pianist Monty Alexander (1944), vibraphonists Terry Gibbs (1924) and Milt Jackson (1923-99) both of whom he toured with over the years, and drummer Shelley Manne (1920-84). He is joined by Siri Vik (vocals), Randy Porter (piano), Patrick Golocnik (bass) and Jason Palmer (drums).
On the program: "Bag's Groove", "Chega De Saudade", "Cry Me A River", "A Felicidade", "Renewal, "Renewal", "Bird Song", "Desafinado", "Lonely Dreams", "Newest Blues" and more.
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for Milt Jackson (1993) Reverence and Compassion Milt Jackson (m) |