Warfield Quintet Tim - Spherical: Dedicated to Thelonious Sphere Monk - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

By titling his eighth Criss Cross album Over Here!, trumpeter Jim Rotondi picks up on the sentiments he signified with The Move, his seventh for the tag. InchIt doesn't necessarily mean moving somewhere else, but rather returning home, playing tunes with a lot of straight-ahead swing and interesting chord sequences with guys I'm comfortable with, Inch Rotondi stated in the liner notes I wrote for that kinetic 2009 recital. The Album was recorded May 10, 2023 at the Artesuono Recording Studio in Udine (Italy). Recording engineer Mike Marciano did the editing, mixing and mastering at Systems Two in NY. Photography by Mauro Cionci Album Tracks 1. I'll Be Seeing You 2. Pete's 32 3. I Concentrate on You 4. Jim's Blues 5. Moclieda 6. Voice 7. Leemo 8. Father John 9. Happy Feet

A veteran of the groups of Nicholas Payton and Adonis Rose, saxophonistTim Warfield breaks significantly from the of the four previous Criss Cross sides. One for Shirley pays homage to the legendary organist Shirley Scott, with whom Warfield played on numerous occasions back in the early 90's. Terell Stafford makes for a perfect front-line partner, the trumpeter obviously comfortable in the organ combo thanks to his current work in Matt Wilson's Arts and Crafts. Rising Organ star Pat Bianchi tips his hat to Scott, but does so in a way that proves he's an individualist worthy of wider recognition. On drums the great Byron Landham. Daniel G. Sadownick plays congas and percussion. Album Tracks 1. Cristo Redentor/Calvary - Tim Warfield, Pearson, D 2. Oasis - Tim Warfield, Scott, Shirley [1] 3. Lullaby for Nijee - Tim Warfield, Warfield, Tim 4. The Beat Goes on - Tim Warfield, Bono, Sonny 5. Stomping at the Savoy - Tim Warfield, Goodman, Benny 6. Make It Last - Tim Warfield, Paxton 7. Sometimes You Got to Let the People Know - Tim Warfield, Warfield, Tim 8. Tokyo Girl - Tim Warfield, Warfield, Tim 9. One for Shirley - Tim Warfield, Warfield, Tim 10. Yours Is My Heart Alone - Tim Warfield, Herzer

On his sixth Criss Cross leader date, saxophonist Tim Warfield reconvenes his bandmates - trumpeter extraordinaire Terell Stafford, Hammond B3 master Pat Bianchi, and Joey de Francesco's drummer-of-choice Byron Landham - from the 2007 date One for Shirley (CRC 1304) for an informed, soulful exploration of American songbook repertoire. A life-long Pennsylvanian, Warfield learned how to navigate such terrain during a long association with the legendary Philadelphia keyboardist Shirley Scott. He applies those lessons to great effect, unfailingly channeling technicalderring-do towards imperatives of emotional expression and swing. Album Tracks 1. Sentimental Journey 2. I'll Be Seeing You 3. My Man 4. Crazy Rhythm 5. Speak Low 6. In a Sentimental Mood 7. Golden Earrings 8. Here's That Rainy Day