Charles Tolliver - Connect - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Recorded in 1991 for the noted audiophile tag Chesky Records, New York Reunion is a thrilling meeting of jazz giants. McCoy Tyner, who rose to fame with the John Coltrane Quartet, is joined by nonpareil tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, the record-breaking double-bass maestro Ron Carter, and jazz drummer extraordinaire, Al Foster. The quartet reveals it's extraordinary synergy through a remarkable blend of jazz standards and original compositions. Among the album's many highlights is Henderson's bossa nova-infused classic 'Recorda Me' and Tyner's beautiful jazz waltz, 'Miss Bea,' a homage to his mother. The group also breathes new life into Cole Porter's timeless 'What Is This Thing Called Love.' The album's pièce de résistance is an extraordinary revamp of Thelonious Monk's 'Ask Me Now,' which highlights Henderson's remarkable saxophone genius. The album is reissued on MQA-CD, SACD Hybrid Stereo and 180g One Step Pressing Double Pink Vinyl LP in 2025.

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This new is the latest title in The American Bandmasters Association's Commemorative Recording Series, and focuses on the legacy of John R. Bourgeois. Colonel John R. Bourgeois, USMC (Ret), was the 25th Director of InchThe President's OwnInch United States Marine Band. His acclaimed career spanned nine presidential administrations from Presidents Eisenhower to Clinton. A native of Louisiana, Colonel Bourgeois is a graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans. He joined the Marine Corps in 1956 and entered The President's Own in 1958 as a French Hornist and arranger. Named Director in 1979, Colonel Bourgeois was promoted to his present rank in 1983. He retired from active duty on July 11, 1996. As director of The President's Own, Bourgeois was Music Adviser to the White House. He selected the musical program and directed the band in it's traditional place of honor at the US Capitol for four presidential inaugurations, a Marine Band tradition dating back to 1801. He regularly conducted the Marine Band and the Marine Chamber Orchestra at the White House, appearing there more frequently than any other musician in the nation.