Accent On Tenor Sax - Lucky Thompson

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.... Home at Last 6. I Got the News 7. Josie Musicians: Walter Becker: guitar, bass Donald Fagan: lead and backing vocals, synthesizer, and police whistle Larry Carlton: guitar Pete Christlieb: tenor sax Gary Coleman: percussion Denny Dias: guitar Victor Feldman: electric piano, piano, percussion, vibes Venetta Fields: backing vocals Chuck Findlay: brass Steve Gadd: drums Jay Graydon: guitar Ed Greene: drums Paul Griffin: electric piano, backing vocals Don Grolnick: clavinet Jim Horn: Saxes, flutes Jim Humphrey: drums Slyde Hyde: brass Plas Johnson: Saxes, flutes Jackie Kelso: Saxes, flutes Jim Keltner: drums, percussion Steve Khan: guitar Clydie King: backing vocals Rebecca Louis: backing vocals Rick Marotta: drums Shirlie Matthews: backing vocals Lou McCreary: brass Michael McDonald: backing vocals Michael... Read review

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...Kind of Blue might have received most of the acclaim but Milestones, the recorded debut of the Miles Davis Sextet, is in the same league. This remarkable super group (featuring Davis's trumpet, tenor-saxophonist John Coltrane, altoist Cannonball Adderley, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones) was arguably the greatest one Miles Davis ever led. "Two Bass Hit" features the two saxes trading off with fire and "Billy Boy" showcases the Red Garland trio (showing what they learned from Ahmad Jamal), but "Straight No Chaser" really demonstrates what a powerhouse band this was.... Read review

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Advantages: Good showcase for Christine Collister's talents
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...This album is a marvellous showcase for Christine Collister's unique molasses-rich voice. Not all the tracks are of the highest quality, but when she flies she flies high. Her own compositions, Waiting for My Prayer and the title track are beautifully executed. Other highlights include Sarah Mclachlan's Full of Grace, a stunning version of Motherless Child and an interesting take on Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer's Moon River. At other times she sounds like Alison Moyet or Cher on Stars in thier Eyes, but there can be no doubting the musicianship on this album. Mention should also be made of John Surman's tenor sax and Martin Lister who is responsible for programming and keyboards. A pleasant album, An Equal Love is at its best when Collister is singing roots and jazz, but please stay off the Euro-pop.... Read review

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