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Downstairs Blues Upstairs by Mark Masters

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Album Title: Sam Rivers 100
Label: Capri Records
Released: 2025

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About the Album

Renowned arranger and bandleader Mark Masters and his ensemble are celebrating the music of Sam Rivers with an album that captures both the beauty and creativity of Rivers’ compositions. All six tracks that Rivers recorded on his debut album Fushia Swing Song are brilliantly rearranged for Masters’ big band, including “Downstairs Blues Upstairs.” The track features a soaring solo from the album’s featured guest, legendary saxophonist Billy Harper, as well as a dynamic solo from trumpeter Mike Cottone.

Tracks

Fuchsia Swing Song; Cycl8ic Episode; Helix; Parts Of Speech; Point Of Many Returns; Beatrice; Downstairs Blues Upstairs; Calls Of The Wild; Paean; Ellipsis; Luminous Monolith.

Personnel

Mark Masters
arranger
Billy Harper
saxophone
Jerry Pinter
saxophone, tenor
Nicole McCabe
saxophone, alto
Tom Luer
clarinet, bass
Ryan DeWeese
trumpet
Mike Cottone
trumpet
Nathan Kay
trumpet
Les Benedict
trombone
Fred Simmons
trombone
Dave Woodley
trombone
Tim Hagans
trumpet

Additional Personnel

Mark Masters Ensemble.

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Date featured

September 14, 2025

This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or record company. It is for personal use only; no other rights are granted or implied.


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