Chris Parker - Full Circle - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Origin presents a powerful, rollicking set of originals by New York jazz pianist & composer Chris Parker and a group of contemporary jazz greats featuring the Dave Liebman rhythm section of Marco Marcinko and Tony Marino, New York String Trio violinist Rob Thomas, Ma Recording artist Peter Epstein and percussionist Bob Velez. A multi-faceted composer who has written for everything from small jazz groups and chamber ensembles to full symphony orchestras, Parker infuses his music with eclectic sensibilities creating a rich aural palette that has garnered many fans in his native Northeast. Album Tracks 1. Calypso Facto 2. Chimney 3. Return 4. Under the Bridge 5. Late in Lisbon 6. Thought of Seeing You 7. Long Way Around 8. There's Been a Slight Change of Plans 9. Night Song 10. Passage

A commissioned jazz suite to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a turning points in the civil rights movement, No Tears Suite brings together local composers Christopher Parker & vocalist Kelley Hurt with an incredible band featuring grammy award winning drummer, Brian Blade and Ellington band veteran saxophonist Bobby LaVell. Album Tracks 1. No Tears Suite 2. Overture/By the Numbers 3. To Be a Kid 4. Roll Call (Canon) 5. Don't Cry (Warrior's Song) 6. Crisis 7. Jubilate

Saxophonist's quintet w. John Swana, Kevin Hays, Christian McBride and Lewis Nash, recorded Dec. 29, 1992. Album Tracks 1. Juggarnaut 2. Uneasy Dreams 3. The Tail That Wags the Dog 4. Reflections 5. So Far 6. Solar 7. Cindy's Story 8. General Rodney