New York Summit

by Steve Wilson, Steve Wilson Quintet

Overview

On his debut as a leader alto saxophonist, Steve Wilson is joined by Tom Williams, Mulgrew Miller, James Genus, and Carl Allen for a unusual program of one original, one standard, and seven jazz compositions, five of which are rarely, if ever, covered by other musicians: Ted Curson's "Reava's Waltz," Joe Sample's "Freedom Sound," Eddie Harris' "ATC," Ron Carter's "Last Resort," and Bobby Timmons' "Damned If I Know." While no individual's playing really stands out on this recording, and Wilson was still developing his voice on alto sax, the music is well arranged and well played. The standard "Put on a Happy Face," played at a more relaxed tempo than usual, is transformed into a happy swinger, while Wilson's "Ujima," played at medium tempo, alternates between an Afro-Cuban and swing feel. A good example of modern post-bop played by a group of the music's best young musicians. ~ Greg Turner

Product Details

Release Date:	04/06/1994
Label:	Criss Cross
UPC:	8712474106226
Rank:	147779

Tracks

1. Reava's Waltz
2. Freedom Sound
3. A.T.C.
4. Ask Me Now
5. Last Resort
6. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
7. Ujima
8. Put on a Happy Face
9. Damned If I Know

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Steve Wilson Quintet   Primary Artist
Steve Wilson   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto)
Carl Allen   Guest Artist,Drums
Mulgrew Miller   Guest Artist,Piano
Tom Williams   Guest Artist,Trumpet
James Genus   Bass

Technical Credits

Eddie Harris   Composer
Ron Carter   Composer
Gerry Teekens   Design,Producer,Cover Design
Paul Francis Webster   Composer
Bobby Timmons   Composer
Charles Strouse   Composer
Joe Sample   Composer
Katharine Neubauer   Liner Notes
Ron Schwerin   Photography
Steve Wilson Quintet   Performer
Max Bolleman   Engineer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Lee Adams   Composer
Ted Curson   Composer
Steve Wilson   Composer