Jimmy Greene - Gifts & Givers - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Seldom heard since the days of Eddie InchLockjawInch Davis and Johnny Griffin, saxophonist Jimmy Greene joins forces with Marcus Strickland for a two tenor line on his fourth set as a leader for Criss Cross. Easily his best album to date, Gifts and Givers crackles with excitement on a program of originals and iconic standards such as Sonny Stitt's Eternal Triangle, John Coltrane's 26-2 and Kenny Dorham's Blue Bossa, taken here in 7/4. Supported by veterans Reuben Rogers and Eric Harland, the horn men are also joined by two-up-and-coming talents, guitarist Mike Moreno and pianist Danny Grissett. Album Tracks 1. Mr. McLean (9 22) 2. Greene Blues (7 33) 3. Forever (8 45) 4. Magnolia Triangle (10 06) 5. 26-2 (8 03) 6. Blue Bossa / Boudreaux (10 14) 7. Eternal Triangle (9 13)