Streams of Expression

by Joe Lovano

Overview

Joe Lovano can always be relied upon to switch gears from one project to another, constantly exploring new music and fresh variations of older pieces. On Streams of Expression, he contributes the five-part "Streams of Expression Suite," a three-part "Birth of the Cool Suite" (conducted by Gunther Schuller) that uses themes from Miles Davis' 1948-1950 Nonet, and three briefer works. Lovano utilizes several groups along the way, and there are spots for the other horn players (including tenors George Garzone and Ralph Lalama, baritonist Gary Smulyan, and especially trumpeter Tim Hagans) to be heard. Lovano is in prime form, the Miles Davis melodies are expertly updated, and although none of the new individual themes were destined to be future standards, the playing by Lovano and his sidemen is consistently creative. Another highly recommended Joe Lovano outing. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/01/2006
Label:	Blue Note
UPC:	0094634109222
Rank:	217589

Tracks

1. Streams Pt. 1
2. Cool Pt. 1
3. Medley
4. Medley
5. Medley
6. Blue Sketches
7. Buckeyes
8. Enchantment Pt. III
9. Second Nature Pt. IV
10. The Fire Prophets Pt. V
11. Big Ben

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Joe Lovano   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor),Clarinet (Alto)
John Hicks   Guest Artist,Piano
Tim Hagans   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Steve Slagle   Guest Artist,Flute,Sax (Alto),Sax (Soprano)
James Weidman   Guest Artist,Piano
Lewis Nash   Guest Artist,Drums
Gunther Schuller   Conductor
George Garzone   Sax (Tenor)
Ralph Lalama   Clarinet,Sax (Tenor)
Larry Farrell   Trombone
Charles Russo   Clarinet,Clarinet (Bass)
Barry Ries   Trumpet
Dennis Irwin   Bass
Gary Smulyan   Sax (Baritone)
Michael Parloff   Flute

Technical Credits

Tim Hagans   Arranger,Composer
Gunther Schuller   Arranger,Composer
Chummy MacGregor   Composer
Ross Petersen   Assistant Engineer
J. Lewis   Arranger
Joe Lovano   Composer,Producer,Liner Notes,Arranger
Anthony Ruotolo   Digital Mixing Assistant
James Farber   Mixing,Engineer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Denzil Best   Composer
Gil Evans   Composer
Brian Montgomery   Digital Mixing Assistant
Miles Davis   Composer
Jim Keller   Assistant Engineer