Legendary saxophonist Giuseppi Logan celebrates his 75th Birthday (actually May 22) with a rare live broadcast on WFMU this Friday, May 21 around the 11am hour.
Logan has released his first album in 45 years on NYC's Tompkins Square label.
“With Giuseppi, it's always fresh. He's going to do things that no other saxophone player does." --Dave Burrell
“There's a vibrancy to the music that's unexpectedly touching" --WIRE
“There's a heartening tenderness and warmth to his playing" --Downbeat
“An astonishing comeback record" --All Music Guide (4 stars)
Logan recorded two albums for the ESP label in the mid-60's featuring Eddie Gomez, Don Pullen and Milford Graves; The Giuseppi Logan Quartet and More.
The Giuseppi Logan Quintet, recorded in September 2009, reunites Logan with two of his closest collaborators from the '60's, pianist Dave Burrell and drummer Warren Smith. Also joining him on the session are Francois Grillot, bass and Matt Lavelle, trumpet and bass clarinet. The album features five brand new Logan compositions, and several standards.
Tune in!
Logan has released his first album in 45 years on NYC's Tompkins Square label.
“With Giuseppi, it's always fresh. He's going to do things that no other saxophone player does." --Dave Burrell
“There's a vibrancy to the music that's unexpectedly touching" --WIRE
“There's a heartening tenderness and warmth to his playing" --Downbeat
“An astonishing comeback record" --All Music Guide (4 stars)
Logan recorded two albums for the ESP label in the mid-60's featuring Eddie Gomez, Don Pullen and Milford Graves; The Giuseppi Logan Quartet and More.
The Giuseppi Logan Quintet, recorded in September 2009, reunites Logan with two of his closest collaborators from the '60's, pianist Dave Burrell and drummer Warren Smith. Also joining him on the session are Francois Grillot, bass and Matt Lavelle, trumpet and bass clarinet. The album features five brand new Logan compositions, and several standards.
Tune in!
