Star Highs

by Warne Marsh

Overview

Tenor saxophonist Warne Marsh and pianist Hank Jones had not performed together before they met up in the studio to make what would be the second release for the Criss Cross label. With bassist George Mraz and drummer Mel Lewis completing the quartet, plenty of sparks fly between the two lead soloists. Marsh plays with more fire than one would expect from the cool-toned tenor; the material (four lesser-known tunes by the leader, one by Jones, "Moose the Mooche," and "Victory Ball") is fresher than usual, and the album can be easily recommended to straight-ahead jazz collectors. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/06/1994
Label:	Criss Cross
UPC:	8712474100224
Rank:	125833

Tracks

1. Switchboard Joe
2. Star Highs
3. Hank's Tune
4. Moose the Mooche
5. Victory Ball
6. Sometimes
7. One for the Band
8. Switchboard Joe
9. Sometimes
10. Star Highs

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Warne Marsh   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Warne Marsh Quartet   Primary Artist
Mel Lewis   Drums
George Mraz   Bass
Hank Jones   Piano

Technical Credits

J. Bernlef   Liner Notes
Leendert Stofbergen   Cover Design
Gerry Teekens   Producer
Hank Jones   Composer
Max Bolleman   Engineer
Lennie Tristano   Composer
Warne Marsh Quartet   Performer
Charlie Parker   Composer
Warne Marsh   Composer