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Betty's Tune by Rodney Whitaker
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Album Title: Oasis: The Music of Gregg Hill
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2022
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About the Album
The compositions of Gregg Hill have found an inspired home through several recordings by revered bassist Rodney Whitaker. Intellect and feeling stand in expressive balance with Hill’s concepts of form, melody and rhythmic hooks on this third album in the series. He’s absorbed the lessons of his heroes but writes from his own heart and soul. Whitaker, from Detroit and again firmly entrenched in the rich Michigan jazz scene, continues to perform at the highest levels. His long-standing quintet of well acknowledged masters - pianist Bruce Barth, Terell Stafford on trumpet, Tim Warfield on sax, and drummer Dana Hall - imbue the music with stellar soloing, supple textures, exciting dynamics, and a never-ending swing. Vocalist/lyricist Rockelle Fortin again adds her lyrics and voice on four songs, including the high-octane opener, “Betty’s Tune.” “Anchoring the music's phases and moods, Whitaker is a volcanic boulder..." - City Pulse
Tracks
Betty’s Tune; Puppets; Minorabilia; Interlude; Sunday Afternoon; The Jazzdiddy Waltz; S’Cool Days; Blues for Gregg; Fan-O-Gram; To the Well; Oasis.
Personnel
Rodney Whitaker
bassTerell Stafford
trumpetTim Warfield
saxophone, tenorBruce Barth
pianoDana Hall
drumsRockelle Fortin
vocalsReviews
- Oasis: The Music of Gregg Hill by Jack Bowers
Date featured
November 11, 2022
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