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Bill Easley Sextet: Easley Said
ByBill Easley has certainly perfected his craft. He can play warm and soft or bright and dynamic when the need arises. Easley currently plays several instruments including alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. The players that Easley assembled for this session form the nucleus of a tight session, which allows Easley and the other front line players to stretch out on numerous occasions. The rhythm section features ‘Mr. Bow Tie' Ron Carter on bass, Mr. Billy Higgins on drums and Donald Brown on piano.
Never one to allow himself to be pigeonholed to anything in particular Easley enjoys doing different things, including stints on Broadway throughout the the 1996 Kennedy Center Tenth Anniversary celebration of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. Listen to "Nina Never Knew" and hear a warm sensitive reading, with Easley in full control. "Runnin" flashes visions of vintage Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in respect to style and content. The solos are dynamic with an air of sophisticated interaction among the players.
"Born Out of Darkness" is the only Easley original on the CD. No reworked classics on this set; just a group of fine musicians getting together for a jam session and Easley getting the job accomplished.
Bill Easley - AS, C, BC, F
George Coleman - TS
Bill Mobley - T, FH
Donald Brown - P
Ron Carter - B
Billy Higgins - D
Rating is based against artist's complete work (1 to 5 stars)
1-poor
PersonnelBill EasleysaxophoneAlbum informationTitle: Easley Said | Year Released: 1997 | Record Label: Evidence Music < Previous Next > CommentsTagsFor the Love of JazzAll About Jazz has been a pillar of jazz since 1995, championing it as an art form and, more importantly, supporting the musicians who create it. Our enduring commitment has made "AAJ" one of the most culturally important websites of its kind, read by hundreds of thousands of fans, musicians and industry figures every month.You Can HelpTo expand our coverage even further and develop new means to foster jazz discovery and connectivity we need your help. You can become a sustaining member for a modest $20 and in return, we'll immediately hide those pesky ads plus provide access to future articles for a full year. This winning combination will vastly improve your AAJ experience and allow us to vigorously build on the pioneering work we first started in 1995. So enjoy an ad-free AAJ experience and help us remain a positive beacon for jazz by making a donation today.MorePoppin In Paris: Live At L'Olympia 1972Cannonball AdderleyIn Perfect Harmony: The Lost AlbumChet Baker & Jack SheldonJewels In The Treasure BoxArt TatumPower to the PeopleJoe HendersonGet more of a good thing!Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you. |