Diego Rivera - tenor & soprano sax
Art Hirahara - piano
Jon Davis - piano 4, 6, 9
Boris Kozlov - bass
Vinnie Sperrazza - drums
"Swing & Soul" is more than a simple collection of
Duke Pearson's compositions. For me, it's both a
heartfelt tribute and reimagining of his enduring
musical legacy in the hands of the exceptional talents
of Art Hirahara, Jon Davis, Diego Rivera, Boris
Kozlov and Vinnie Sperrazza. With this latest album
in the "Blue Moods" series, we are hoping to garner
greater attention for this music from new listeners
by celebrating both the timeless melodies and the
compositional flexibility of these songs while also
serving as a fitting testament to Pearson's perseverance
to continuously inspire new generations of
jazz aficionados. I would like to extend my thanks
to all of the listeners in the Posi-Tone audience for
joining together with us on this musical journey, and
I hope this latest Blue Moods release will fill your
hearts with the joy, beauty, and eternal "Swing &
Soul" of jazz. Marc Free, producer
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