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| Spirituality, Emotion Drive the Music on "SWINGING SUNSET" by Anthony E. Nelson, Jr. (Out June 9, 2023) SWINGING SUNSET, the newest CD by sax player and composer ANTHONY E. NELSON Jr., is an homage to the great jazz organ trios that were particularly popular in clubs in the 1950s and 60s.This is Nelson's 5th CD as a leader. Jazz Music Archives says, "A saxophonist, flautist, clarinetist and bass clarinetist, Nelson is blessed with an inherent talent that is boundless in its ability to reach across generational and genre lines." Nelson grew up around Newark, N.J., and spent a lot of time in jazz clubs like the iconic Peppermint Lounge where he listened to some of the best jazz and R&B musicians in the 1990s. Nelson's own music is imbued with the sounds of classic jazz, soul, and funk. The church has played a major role in his life, and his spirituality is reflected in each of his CDs. He plays with the joy and fervor of a Baptist church service. Nelson relates, "The organ was a big part of my church upbringing and a big part of the music education I received in the clubs in Harlem and New Jersey. I have also played on numerous organ trio gigs. For this album, I wanted to honor the cats who knew how to do an organ trio right. But I also wanted to pay homage to the great sax players that shaped my understanding of the music. I have great love for artists like Gene Ammons, Houston Person, Stanley Turrentine, and other sax giants without whom I wouldn't be the musician I am today. "Anthony Nelson's sax playing is lyrical, with a full, warm sound. Although he can blow hard, he approaches a tune like a singer approaches a song lyric. His aim is to capture the emotional and spiritual content of a tune, and he does not sacrifice the groove for mere complexity. With the sensitive accompaniment from Koehler and Brooks, SWINGING SUNSET is a moving tribute to the sax players and organ trios who have nourished his soul. Personnel ANTHONY E. NELSON tenor sax KYLE KOEHLER Hammond B3 CECIL BROOKS III drums Produced by ANTHONY E. NELSON Co-produced by CECIL BROOKS III Tracks 1. Canadian Sunset 6:24 2. One More Once 1:03 3. Girl Talk 6:42 4. Uno Mas Por Roberto 4:05 5. These Foolish Things 5:52 6. Minor Chant 5:07 7. Mildew 4:11 8. Why Did I Choose You 6:32 9. On A Misty Night 5:51 10. Three Little Words 3:28 11. Walk With Me 6:07 12. Last Call (for Gryce) 7:00 write your comments about the article :: © 2023 Jazz News :: home page |