Roots with Arthur Blythe, Nathan Davis, Chico Freeman, Sam Rivers, Don Pullen, Santi Debriano, Idris Muhammad - Stablemates (2016) [Hi-Res]

The second release by this magnificent, all-star repertory band features tributes to Benny Golson, Jimmy Forrest, Archie Shepp, George Adams and Johnny Hodges, among others. The tribute to George Adams, penned by his erstwhile partner, Don Pullen, is the beautifully poignant "Ah George, We Hardly Knew Ya", played with great feeling by Arthur Blythe. With its four differently orientated but enormously expressive saxophone stylists and its beautifully integrated rhythm section, ROOTS has won widespread acclaim from critics and public alike.

"Exhilarating music played by exceptional musicians" (Bert Noglik)

Arthur Blythe, alto and soprano saxophones
Nathan Davis, alto, tenor and soprano saxophones
Chico Freeman, alto, tenor and soprano saxophones
Sam Rivers, tenor and soprano saxophones
Don Pullen, piano, Hammond organ
Santi Debriano, bass
Idris Muhammad, drums
Helmut Nieberle, guitar
Helmut Kagerer, guitar

Recorded December 14th & 15th, 1992 at Sound Studios Leyh, Heidelberg, Germany