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| The Chris Greene Quartet - New Album  The Chris Greene Quartet has just released a contemporary masterpiece that will hopefully bring jazz to the masses. "Soul and Science, Volume One" is a standout recording from start to finish. AllAboutJazz.com states that Chicago saxophonist Greene "shows that pop, jazz, and r&b tunes can all exist on a jazz record. Because stripped to its core, it is all music. What a great discovery!" Having honed his craft in the Windy City, Chris Greene has performed and recorded with Common, (Rock and Roll Hall of Famers) Otis Williams and the Temptations, Justin Roberts, Colonel Abrams, Robert Cornelius, Lonie Walker, The J. Davis Trio, Liquid Soul, Jessie de la Pena, Andrew Bird, Jere MacAllister, Kevin O'Donnell, the Mighty Blue Kings, Ron Carroll, Nicholas Barron, Tautologic, Mr. A.L.I., and Steve Cole.His influences include Prince, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Steve Coleman, Maceo Parker,, Stevie Wonder, Roger Troutman, Debussy, Branford Marsalis, A Tribe Called Quest, Vangelis, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Chaka Khan amongst many others. On "Soul and Science, Volume One", Greene is joined by a phenomenal band: Damian Espinosa-piano, Marc Piane-acoustic bass and Tyrone Blair-drums. JazzChicago.net says, "Greene and his quartet dish up a tasty brew that mixes soul, jazz, R&B and pop into the enjoyable mix.". The kickoff song is a spectacular take on Stevie Wonder's "Boogie On Reggae Woman" which really showcases Greene's virtuosity. And each band member gets a place to shine on the track. Already a live concert favorite, the Greene original " 4.23" with its innovative soul groove and Latin flavor is a highlight of the CD . Finally, Greene and his amazing musical cohorts put new life into songs from legends like Sting, Duke Ellington and Tommy Turrentine. The Chris Greene Quartet are currently on tour in support of "Soul and Science, Volume One". One highlight is a weekly residency at Red Kiva every Sunday from 8 to 11 pm. (Red Kiva is located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood at 1108 W. Randolph.) write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Jazz News :: home page |