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Tim Ries Septet: Alternate Side
by Jim Santella
Dramatic modern mainstream jazz contains curious harmonic concepts and rhythmic variety. Leading with tenor and soprano saxophones, Tim Ries provides six original pieces and two standards, from which his ensemble extracts the essential elements. A leading section member with the bands of Maynard Ferguson and Maria Schneider, Ries holds a master's degree in performance and composition from the University of Michigan. At 41, he's at a crossroads; where his writing and leadership mean as much as his searing solo work.
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by C. Andrew Hovan
Let's see, where do we start? Tim Ries is a name that will probably be familiar to only the most perceptive jazz followers. He's made a handful of records under his own name as well as appearing with scores of name artists, and not just those of a jazz persuasion. In addition to work with Tom Harrell, Phil Woods, Maria Schneider, and Bob Belden, Ries has also toured and/or worked with the Rolling Stones, Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder, and David ...
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