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About Joe Ford

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One of the most exciting truths in the jazz world is that within every top sideman is a solo artist itching to emerge from the shadows and into the forefront. Longtime McCoy Tyner saxophonist Joe Ford's stunning and diverse Bluemoon debut, Today's Nights, proves that such an evolution is more than worth the years of life and musical experience that go into it. The straight ahead-oriented collection showcases Ford's masterful melodic and improvisational skills on both soprano and tenor saxes, adding touches of contemporary jazz and blues to what is truly a "players album," emphasizing the inspired interaction between Ford and such long-term associates as bassist Charles Fambrough (who also co-produced), Tonight Show pianist Kenny Kirkland and drummers Jeff "lain" Watts and Darrell Brown. 'When Charles helped open the avenues for my own project, I decided it would be best to simply play the things I like the most, picking music that would provide a glimpse of my life," Ford says

About David Prez

Instrument: Saxophone

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David Prez

Born: November 6, 1979

David enters the jazz department of the Conservatory of Lyon in France in 1997 and studies with Jacques Helmus and Mario Stantchev. In 2000 he graduates from the Conservatory and receives A gold medal. He then studies on several occasions with David Liebman, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Jerry Bergonzi…He performs with his own quintet and also with Colorblind, Alfio Origlio, Nicolas Folmer, Sangoma Everett, Keziah Jones… He records a CD with the group Metropolitan Jazz Affair, participates in festivals in France (Jazz in Vienne, Le Printemps de Bourges, Pantiero in Cannes…) and abroad (Bancko Jazz Fest in Bulgaria, Trova festival in Cuba, Cargo in London, The Mercati Generali in Sicily…)

About Chad Eby

Instrument: Saxophone

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Chad Eby

Born: February 14, 1973

As a saxophonist and composer Chad Eby has earned widespread critical acclaim as “a consummate improviser“ (Jazz Times), who “has tremendous poise and natural melodic sense“ Ottawa Sun), and whose “tone is boundless, blues-inflected, and wholly satisfying“ (AllAboutJazz.com). He is active as a composer, and has received awards for jazz composition from the Ohio Arts Council (2003) and the North Carolina Arts Council (2009). A highly sought-after arranger, Chad’s professionally commissioned works have been performed or recorded by Bill Charlap with Kurt Elling, Wynton Marsalis with Willie Nelson and Norah Jones, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, the Dallas Jazz Orchestra, and the L.A

About Daniel Rorke

Instrument: Saxophone, tenor

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Daniel Rorke

Born: July 11, 1975

Irish/Australian tenor and soprano saxophonist Daniel Rorke lives in Dublin, and frequently works in Australia, Europe and The United States. He completed his Masters in Jazz Performance at NTNU Jazzlinja in Norway. He also holds a Bachelor in Jazz Performance with first class honours from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and a PhD in music from the University of New England. His latest album, Naked Allies, recorded in Brooklyn NY, features renowned saxophonist Oscar Noriega (Endangered Blood / Tim Berne’s Snakeoil), Simon Jermyn (Jim Black / Matt Manieri) and Matthew Jacobson (Ronan Guilfoyle / Roamer)

About James "Plunky" Branch

Instrument: Saxophone

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James "Plunky" Branch

Born: July 20, 1947

About Ron Kearns

Instrument: Saxophone

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Ron Kearns

Born: May 16, 1952

Ron Kearns is a producer, educator, arranger and recording artist. He is a Vandoren Artist. He produced Terell Stafford's first two CDs,Paul Carr's debut CD and has six CDs released under his own name—Handprints, The Ron Kearns Quintet Live! at Blues Alley—Blues in the Alley, Looking Back, Stepping Forward, Ron Kearns Live at Montpelier,Introspective and Quiet Nights. He has over 40 CD productions to his credit.

About Fred Walker

Instrument: Saxophone

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Fred Walker

Born: July 16, 1942

Fred Walker, A native of St. Louis, Mo., has been threatening this CD for quite sometime. He's keeping his promise to his many fans whose been waiting for this new C D release which is something different. Enter, Michael Nicolls. Michael, an accomplished drummer/ percussionist/ producer, introduced Fred to "LOOP" technology and began a collaboration that would soon yield "Ten Plus". Fred calls this new music "POP JAZZ". Of course it's difficult to categorize exactly what it is, so we'll just let the listener make that determination. ...Michael operates a small studio in Millstadt, Illinois and during the recording sessions would enlighten Fred on the ins and outs of recording

About Dan Faulk

Instrument: Saxophone

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Dan Faulk

Celebrated tenor/soprano saxophonist Dan Faulk has recorded on several CDs with many of jazz's legendary masters including Barry Harris, Jimmy Heath, J.J. Johnson, Wayne Shorter, and James Spaulding. For nearly 2 years, Dan was a full-time member of the J.J. Johnson Quintet until J.J. retired from music in December '97. Dan recorded on 2 CD's with Johnson for Verve Records. Since July '97, Dan has regularly been a featured soloist with Steve Turre.

About Richard S Andrews

Instrument: Saxophone

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Richard S Andrews

Born: November 16, 1941

Plays soprano, alto and tenor saxophones, flute, clarinet and harmonica(s). Arranger and composer. I've been playing jazz and other styles for a long time and teach as well, jazz!!

About Joe Lovano

Instrument: Drums

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Joe Lovano

Born: December 29, 1952

Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and producer Joe Lovano is fearless in finding new modes of artistic expression. With a Grammy Win for his 52nd Street Themes and 14 other nominations, he has won Down Beat Magazine’s Critics and Readers Polls countless times as Tenor Saxophonist, Musician of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year and Triple Crowns from Downbeat. He has also gotten numerous awards from Jazz Times and the Jazz Journalists Association for Tenor Saxophone, Album of the Year and Musician of the Year. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 29, 1952 he attended the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston where years later he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate