Jazz Articles about Richard Sussman Quintet

Richard Sussman Quintet: Live at Sweet William

by Larry Taylor
September 18, 2010

In 1979, pianist Richard Sussman's recording Free Fall was released on Inner City to some acclaim. Now, over three decades later, Sussman brings back his band mates from the seventies to perform on Live at Sweet William. Chief among them is trumpeter Tom Harrell, who gives further evidence that he is a genius of improvisation. Besides Harrell, Jerry Bergonzi contributes much with his powerful John Coltrane-influenced tenor saxophone. All are empowered by the estimable work of bassist ...