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Eddie Harris Quartet: Freedom Jazz Dance
The title tune is Eddie Harris’ most famous composition and he wails as only he can, supported by the great drumming of Billy Hart, George Mraz on bass and Jacky Terrasson on piano. Billy Hart is ferocious and drives the quartet to inspired heights. A truly sweet "Georgia on My Mind" is next, followed by Freddie Hubbard’s "Little Sunflower", another great tune which elicits excellent solos from Harris and Terrasson. Harris’ tender side is featured on two ballads, "Stars Fell on Alabama" and "For All We Know". One of the highlights of the disc is a powerful, Coltrane-esque version of "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho".
Highly recommended for fans and a great place to start for listeners new to Eddie Harris’ unique contributions to jazz music.
Track Listing
Freedom Jazz Dance; Georgia On My Mind; Little Sunflower; Stars Fell on Alabama; Lisa Marie; Joshua Fit the Battle Of Jericho; For All We Know (53:43)
Personnel
Eddie Harris
saxophone, tenorAlbum information
Title: Freedom Jazz Dance | Year Released: 1998 | Record Label: Musicmasters
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