Jon Irabagon | The Observer – [Concord Jazz, 2009]
Jon Irabagon, The Observer
Concord Jazz is proud to announce the release of
The Observer, saxophonist and composer
Jon Irabagon’s newest recording as a leader.
Winning the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition has afforded Irabagon the opportunity to assemble a dream-team of musicians, including the stellar rhythm section of pianist
Kenny Barron, bassist
Rufus Reid and drummer
Victor Lewis. This combo of familiar players is augmented by extraordinary trumpeter
Nicholas Payton on two tracks, while pianist
Bertha Hope provides gorgeous accompaniment to one of her late husband, Elmo Hope’s compositions. Along with veteran producer
Don Sickler and engineering wizard
Rudy Van Gelder, Irabagon and company have crafted a statement of power and beauty replete with twists and turns, a diverse but cohesive collection sure to please jazz aficionados and new fans alike.
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