Greg Skaff – Polaris (feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath) (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 44:56 minutes | 885 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Guitarist Greg Skaff assembles a masterful trio with bassist Ron Carter and drummer Albert “Tootie” Health, two NEA Jazz Masters for this rewarding set. Well-known for his work with soul jazz legends and with groups based around the Hammond B-3 organ, this date is surprisingly Skaff’s first recording in the past 30+ years leading a guitar trio alone without piano or organ. It’s also special set for the legendary reunion of Carter and Heath who worked together with history making results in the early 60s on landmark recordings by pianist Bobby Timmons and by guitarist Wes Montgomery. But, they have collaborated only once since. Skaff takes full advantage of this moment delivering an album all three are immensely proud of.
Tracklist:
1. Old Devil Moon (feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath) (04:29)
2. Angelica (feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath) (03:54)
3. Little Waltz (Duo) [feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath] (05:11)
4. Paris Eyes (feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath) (03:48)
5. Yesterdays (feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath) (05:22)
6. Mr. R.C. (feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath) (04:30)
7. Lady of the Lavender Mist (feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath) (04:18)
8. Polaris (feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath) (03:17)
9. Little Waltz (Trio) [feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath] (05:03)
10. Caminando (feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath) (03:05)
11. Ill Wind (feat. Ron Carter & Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath) (01:59)
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