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The Julius Hemphill Sextet

The Julius Hemphill Sextet: The Hard Blues

by Germein Linares
April 24, 2005

The Julius Hemphill Sextet celebrates its namesake on The Hard Blues, a funky and groovy outing by this all-saxophone group. Released by one of the more ambitious labels currently on the jazz scene, Portugal-based Clean Feed, the album features thirteen of the late saxophonist's memorable compositions. As with the World Saxophone Quartet, drum and bass are ...

At Dr. King's Table

By The Julius Hemphill Sextet

Label: New World Records
Released: 2000

The Julius Hemphill Sextet: At Dr. King's Table

by Glenn Astarita
March 1, 2000

A 1997 release of note, “The Julius Hemphill Sextet” under the artistic direction of woodwind specialist Marty Ehrlich is a celebration of the late great saxophonist-composer Julius Hemphill and also features Ehrlich performing with his usual arsenal of saxophones, clarinets and flutes. Along with the top-flight sax section of Sam Furnace, Andy Laster, Andrew White, Gene ...