Monk’s Music In Nashville

Last night I had the pleasure of playing in another ensemble at the Nashville Jazz Workshop.  The group was a septet dedicated to the music of Thelonious Sphere Monk.  We performed six of his tunes, including two which were previously unknown to me: Four In One and Little Rootie Tootie.  The septet featured some original arrangements and the alto saxophone playing of Denis Solee, as well as the bass playing of the Workshop’s co-owner Roger Spencer.  I’ve posted some personal playing highlights below, with yours truly on the tenor saxophone.  I hope that you enjoy listening. Epistrophy [audio:http://www.evancobbjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/epistrophy-solo-edit.mp3] ‘Round Midnight [audio:http://www.evancobbjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/round-midnight-edit.mp3] Bright Mississippi [audio:http://www.evancobbjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/bright-mississippi-solo-edit.mp3] – evan

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Audio Clips From Sunday Night

Fun times were had this past Sunday night at Café Coco.  I’ve posted a couple of clips from the Coltrane Tribute Ensemble below.  Please enjoy them and let me know what you think!   The Kyle Burnham Jazz Quintet Jason Dumars, soprano sax EC, tenor sax Matt Berry, guitar Todd Parks, bass Kyle Burnham, drums   Pursuance (head + tenor solo) [audio:http://www.evancobbjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/pursuance-headsolo.mp3]   Impressions (tenor solo) [audio:http://www.evancobbjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/impressions-solo-only.mp3]     Resolution (head + tenor solo) [audio:http://www.evancobbjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/resolution-solo-edit.mp3]   – evan

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