Tim Warfield | One For Shirley

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African American, Jazz, Nu Jazz & Fusion, Saxophone

Tim Warfield | One For Shirley

A veteran of the groups of Nicholas Payton and Adonis Rose, saxophonist Tim Warfield breaks significantly from the format of his four previous Criss Cross sides. One For Shirley pays homage to the legendary organist Shirley Scott, with whom Warfield played on numerous occasions back in the early 90’s. Terell Stafford makes for a perfect front-line partner, the trumpeter obviously comfortable in the organ combo format thanks to his current work in Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts. Rising Organ star Pat Bianchi tips his hat to Scott, but does so in a way that proves he’s an individualist worthy of wider recognition. On drums the great Byron Landham, and Daniel G. Sadownick plays congas and percussion. – Amazon.com

Esther Phillips | Alone Again, Naturally [Re-issue]

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African American, Female Vocalist, Jazz

Esther Phillips | Alone Again, Naturally

Esther Phillips

Recorded in late 1972, “Alone Again Naturally” was the follow-up to Esther Phillips’ Grammy ® nominated “From A Whisper To A Scream”.  Producer Creed Taylor assembled a stellar cast of musicians including George Benson, Maceo Parker, Eric Gale, Bernard Purdie, Ron Carter, Richard Tee and Billy Cobham.  A great choice of repertoire and superb arrangements from Pee Wee Ellis and Don Sebesky melded  perfectly with Esther’s smoky vocals to produce one of the finest albums of her career.  Both critics and NARAS voters took note, the latter awarding Ms. Phillips a second  Grammy ® nomination for this Kudu classic. – CDBaby.com