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A Shade of Joe by Richard Cole

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Album Title: Shade
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2007

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About the Album

Richard Cole's latest recording showcases the versatile saxophonist in like-minded and stellar company. With trumpeter Randy Brecker again making an appearance, Shade is instantly compelling. Both rollicking and serene, Shade varies the program, from the fusion-informed "Red Hat" to the 50's mainstream sound of pianist Bill Anschell's "Lana." Cole also supplies modern impressions of "Beautiful Love" and "I Could Write a Book" while showcasing several dynamic originals including the opening track "A Shade for Joe," a nod to the great Joe Henderson. Shade also features pianists Randy Porter & John Hansen, bassists Chuck Deardorf & Jeff Johnson, drummers Gary Hobbs & John Bishop, among others.

Tracks

A Shade of Joe; Moxy; You Don

Personnel

Richard Cole

saxophone, tenor

Additional Personnel

Richard Cole: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone; Randy Brecker: trumpet (1,3,5,6); Thomas Marriott: trumpet (1); David Marriott: trombone (1); Bill Anschell: piano (2,4,5,7,8); John Hansen: piano (3); Randy Porter: piano (1); Marc Seales: Fender Rhodes (6); Dave Peterson: guitar (1); Glenn Lorbiecki: guitar (6); Jeff Johnson: bass (2,4,7,8); Chuck Deardorf: bass (3,5,6); Chuck Bergeron: bass (1); Gary Hobbs: drums (1,3,5,6); John Bishop: drums (2,4,7,8); Chris Stromquist: congas, shekere (3).

Reviews

Shade by John Barron

Date featured

December 12, 2007

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