Tribute to the Trumpet Masters

by Brian Lynch

Overview

Brian Lynch has slowly built an impressive discography, proving that he is one of the leading hard bop trumpeters of his generation. His "Tribute to the Trumpet Masters" includes tunes by Freddie Hubbard, Thad Jones, Lee Morgan, and Booker Little, plus five originals by Lynch that pay homage to Woody Shaw, Kenny Dorham, Blue Mitchell, Charles Tolliver, and Tom Harrell. With strong backing from a rhythm section that includes pianist Mulgrew Miller, bassist Essiet Essiet, and drummer Carl Allen, the trumpeter solos confidently as he launches lengthy lines with a cracked tone sometimes reminiscent of Clifford Brown, who somehow escaped a tribute. One of the most impressive attributes of his playing is his ability to sustain protracted, fiery solos without repeating himself. While the compositions are hit or miss, his "Woody Shaw" attractively captures the essence of the late trumpeter. This album is billed as Volume 2 of the Brian Lynch Quartet, although the players (other than Lynch) are entirely different than on Volume 1. ~ Steven Loewy

Product Details

Release Date:	09/12/2000
Label:	Sharp Nine Records
UPC:	0601917101721
Rank:	137133

Tracks

1. Woody Shaw
2. Eclipse
3. Bus Stop Serenade
4. Tom Harrell
5. Elusive
6. Search for the New Land
7. Tribute to Blue
8. Charles Tolliver
9. Opening Statement

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Brian Lynch   Primary Artist
Brian Lynch Quartet   Primary Artist
Carl Allen   Guest Artist
Essiet Essiet   Guest Artist
Mulgrew Miller   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Marc Edelman   Producer
Freddie Hubbard   Composer
Booker Little   Composer
Thad Jones   Composer
Joe Marciano   Engineer
Jon Abbot   Photography
Brian Lynch   Annotation,Composer
Lee Morgan   Composer
Elliott Federman   Mastering