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Legendary alto saxophonist Charles McPherson makes his Smoke Sessions debut with an inspired new album, Reverence, dedicated to Barry Harris. These thrilling performances were captured in front of a live audience at Smoke Jazz Club and feature his quintet of Terell Stafford, Jeb Patton, David Wong, and Billy Drummond and represent the first of a series of live recordings scheduled for to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Smoke Sessions Records and the 25th anniversary of Smoke Jazz Club. McPherson certainly reveals why he's been held in such reverence for the last 60 years. This set is a showcase for McPherson's legendary gifts as both composer and soloist and bridges his deep and far-reaching exploration of the full jazz spectrum. Album Tracks 1. Surge 2. Blues for Lonnie in Three 3. Come Rain or Come Shine 4. Dynamic Duo 5. Old Folks 6. Ode to Barry
