Uptown by Wayne Escoffery
Tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffery brings it all back home on his 2009 release "Uptown." With a strong program of original compositions, by Escoffery and guitarist Avi Rothbard, and a few familiar tunes, the album showcases strong performances by organist Gary Versace and drummer Jason Brown who really keeps the session in the pocket. Avid listeners will certainly agree that the album really swings and is a hard-hitting performance that should encourage jazz enthusiasts to go "Uptown" again and again with amazement and delight.
Tracklist
| 1. | No Desert | 5:33 |
| 2. | I Got It Bad | 6:07 |
| 3. | Cross Bronx | 5:34 |
| 4. | You Know I Care | 5:26 |
| 5. | Road From Eilat | 1:04 |
| 6. | Gulf Of Aqaba | 5:55 |
| 7. | Nu Soul | 4:42 |
| 8. | Maya's Waltz | 8:45 |
| 9. | Easy Now | 2:14 |
| 10. | Is You Is | 10:40 |
| 11. | Infant Eyes | 8:55 |
Credits
released September 29, 2009
Wayne Escoffery - saxophone
Avi Rothbard - guitar
Gary Versace - organ
Jason Brown - drums
Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
Barry Shapiro - associate producer
recorded October 20, 2008 at Kampo Studios, New York, NY
assistant engineer - Ariosto Arata
mixed & mastered at Studio 507, Los Angeles, CA
photography by Eric Lacour
package design by Micah Heimlich
Wayne Escoffery - saxophone
Avi Rothbard - guitar
Gary Versace - organ
Jason Brown - drums
Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
Barry Shapiro - associate producer
recorded October 20, 2008 at Kampo Studios, New York, NY
assistant engineer - Ariosto Arata
mixed & mastered at Studio 507, Los Angeles, CA
photography by Eric Lacour
package design by Micah Heimlich
License
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2014 Downbeat Critics Poll Winner and Grammy Award winning tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffery is one of the Jazz world’s most talented stars and in-demand side musician.