Vincent Herring - Ends and Means - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Vincent Herring - American Experience [COMPACT DISCS] date 03/10/2009

ALL TO REAL is saxophonist-bandleader, Vincent Herring's sophomore album with High Note Records. This record really displays his phenomenal technique, his unique sense of pharasing and subtle arranging skills and emerges as one of the most exciting reedmen of his generation.

In 1977 Gentle Giant recorded their ninth studio album InchThe Missing Piece. Inch It was a time of change. Punk, disco and rap were altering the musical landscape and even this well-established progressive rock band were willing to explore new directions. Side one saw them experimenting with quirky pop (InchTwo weeks in SpainInch), a grandiose power ballad (InchI'm turning around'), syncopated funk (InchWho do you think you are?Inch) and even the punky aggression of InchBetcha thought we couldn't do it. InchNormal service was resumed on side two with some of their most sublime and intricate progressive stylings to date. It remains a polarizing effort amongst fans to this day, some bemused by it's diversity, others enchanted by it's versatility and sense of humor. The Missing Piece certainly proves that Gentle Giant could play anything they set their minds to. It was the last Gentle Giant album to chart in the USA. Award winning producer and musician Steven Wilson continues his association with the band, remixing the album in Dolby Atmos, Stereo and 5. 1 surround sound. In addition the digipak CD/Blu-ray version also contains an instrumental mix, the original 1977 stereo mix and videos for each track.