Clarence Penn - Dali in Cobble Hill - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Drummer Clarence Penn presents his 2nd Criss Cross Jazz album, augmented by two horns, played by tenor sax man Ron Blake and trumpeter John Swana, as well as bassist Rodney Whitaker & Dutch guitarist Jesse Van Ruller, who won the Thelonious Monk award. Together the quintet matches the level of their previous record, traversing incessant swing with a broad range of tempos, textures & emotions. (Previously deleted 4/1/12. Original date 5/4/01)

The American country rock band The Flying Burrito Brothers was formed in Los Angeles in 1968 by Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman. The band is still considered one of the forefathers of the Americana style, without which later bands like the Eagles or Poco would not have existed. Eagles guitarist Bernie Leadon was a member of the Burritos from 1969 to 1971. The band broke up in 1972, but reformed two years later with a new lineup. After touring extensively, the new Burritos recorded Flying Again, which was released on Columbia in 1975, and the critically acclaimed Airborne a year later. Skip Battin of the Byrds had joined the Burritos in the meantime, and in the line-up of Gib Gilbeau, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Joel Scott Hill, Skip Battin and ex-Dillards drummer Ed Ponder they went on a world tour to promote the two Columbia albums live. Supporting act Scottish singer Barbara Dickson (who performed January, February and Caravan with Mike Batt, among others). The Flying Burrito Brothers played their only concert in Germany on October 4, 1976 at the sold-out Post-Aula in Bremen. Radio Bremen was there that night to record the event. The result another Americana gem from the then busy and hard-working country rockers.

Clarence Penn has been one of the most dynamic drummers in jazz since his New York City arrival 33 years ago. His work with Wynton Marsalis, Betty Carter, Diane Reeves and Michael Brecker has been extensively documented, as have his own musical explorations, including 2014's InchMonk The Lost Files.Inch InchBehind the VoiceInch goes a whole new direction as Penn unfurls inventive reimaginings of the works of influential drummers behind some of the greatest pop music created. Songs by Phil Collins, Levon Helm, Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel & Dave Grohl receive expansive modern treatments through Penn's production along with a bevy of collaborators, including vocalists Kurt Elling, Aaron Marcellus & Toku, guitarists Adam Rogers & Gilad Hekselman, and many more. Inch... a celebration of their artistry, their passion, and their indelible mark on the music we cherish.Inch Inch... gesture and space surging from a place of heart-felt and fluid integrity... Penn exudes such enthusiasm and love for the music-it is simply impossible not to feel uplifted.Inch - JAZZ TIMES