Doug Webb - saxophone
Joe Magnarelli - trumpet
Brian Charette - organ
Ed Cherry - guitar
Steve Fidyk - drums
The sky is the limit when tenor saxophone virtuoso Doug
Webb turns his attention toward the "Bright Side" on his seventh
release for Posi-Tone. Everything swings steadily as
Webb plays with remarkable technical precision and a manifest
knowledge of his materials. His tone is robust and extraordinarily
well-centered, his articulation sharp, and his command
of the tenor saxophone complete. Nevertheless, he is
more than a mere technician, for his artistry is also considerable
and this album is a crowning achievement for an artist
who is as substantial a musician as jazz has ever produced.
Along with the able assistance of an all-star group of label
mates -- who are of course all leaders in their own right --
including organist Brian Charette, guitarist Ed Cherry, drummer
Steve Fidyk, and special guest trumpet sensation Joe
Magnarelli, Webb has fashioned a shining diadem of melodic
jewels across a wide spectrum of styles and sounds! Critical
listeners and casual fanatics everywhere will shine with intense
delight as Webb soars onward and upward to new
heights with "Bright Side."