Brent Jensen - One More Mile - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Idaho-based saxophonist Brent Jensen teams with members of Los Angeles' Acoustic Jazz Quartet in a collection of 10 tunes closely associated with the ever-lyrical and inventive alto saxophonist Paul Desmond. Says jazz writer Doug Ramsey in his liner notes, InchHe knows what Desmond was made of. In this homage, Jensen succeeds, uncannily, in marshaling many of Desmond's essential qualities.Inch a student of Lee Konitz, Jensen, a saxophonist of impressive range, and comfortable in idioms from mainstream to free, discovered early on his affinity for the under-appreciated melodicism and singing quality of Desmond's alto voice. Originally released in 2002.

Konstantin Scherbakov - Complete Piano Music 19 [COMPACT DISCS] date 03/18/2003

Portland saxophonist/composer/arranger Tim Jensen defines eclectic with his newest CD. Utilizing the most creative and dynamic members of the Northwest's bustling jazz scene, Jensen takes them on a ride through a collection of alternatively soulful, swinging, energetic and pensive original compositions, and a totally original version of the classic InchGreen Dolphin Street.Inch Featuring Randy Porter, Jeff Uusitalo, Gary Hobbs, Rob Scheps and Paul Mazzio, InchA Mind for the SceneryInch is surely a future contender for year end Inchbest ofInch lists.