Diego Rivera - tenor sax, soprano sax 3, 5, 7
Etienne Charles - trumpet 1, 4, 7
Helen Sung - piano
Boris Kozlov - bass
Donald Edwards - drums
Bandleader and saxophonist extraordinaire Diego Rivera
explores the "Indigenous" multi-cultural roots of our human
family with his second release for Posi-Tone
Records. With a program of exciting original compositions,
a few tasty covers, and a special guest appearances
by trumpet virtuoso Etienne Charles, this whole
session swings swiftly into action and shines with bright
moments from the get go. Also on the date is an all-star
rhythm section of pianist Helen Sung, bassist Boris Kozlov,
and drummer Donald Edwards. With the deep
emotionality of this musical offering, Diego Rivera has
noticeably advanced his intention and expression up
onto another level and the poignancy of these performances
will entreat jazz enthusiasts everywhere to dig
deeper into the "Indigenous" message with amazement
and delight.
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