Doug Webb / Midnight

Talented saxophonist Doug Webb shows up with some heavy cats behind him on his 2010 album, "Midnight.” On the date, Webb is supported by an all-star rhythm section featuring pianist extraordinaire Larry Goldings, living legend bassist Stanley Clarke, and the ever steady drumming of Gerry Gibbs. Webb really swings hard and his playing and leadership on "Midnight" clearly demonstrates both his command of the saxophone as well as his functional mastery of the jazz idiom. Stunning performances are the name of the game as Webb takes us along for a tour-de-force program of timeless classics. Casual listeners and avid jazz fans everywhere will certainly want to hear what Doug Webb is up to after "Midnight."