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Review 1
Steve Slagle (b. 1951 in Los Angeles) has been one of the leading figures in the jazz scene in New York since 1976. He has played lead alto in Machito's Afro-Cuban orchestra, Steve Kuhn Quartet, Lionel Hampton Orchestra, Carla Bley Band to name a few earning a reputation as one of the most versatile saxophone players. He now leads his own group and also co-leads a band with guitarist Dave Stryker.
"The name of Steve Slagle on a CD cover signifies that the listener will be rewarded by passionate, involved, swinging music in which they alto saxophonist's intensity and complete integrity will be manifest..."(from the linernotes by Mark Gardner) |
Players
Steve Slagle alto & soprano sax
Kenny Drew Jr. piano
Cameron Brown bass
Jeff Hirshfield drums
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Tracks
Reincarnation Of A Lovebird - Yesternite - Soultrane - Sweet Pepper - Afro Cubano - Bess You Is My Woman Now - Spirit Of Miles - Isfahan - New Blues
total playing time 70:49
recorded October 1994
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