Crossed Tracks

Fred Hess - Crossed Paths (2005) {Tapestry 76007-2}
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© 2005 Tapestry | 76007-2
Jazz / Post Bop / Modern Jazz / Avant-Garde Jazz / Saxophone

Due to the similar instrumentation and the free jazz originals by Fred Hess, the quartet on Crossed Paths is a bit reminiscent of Ornette Coleman's early groups. As with Ornette, the mood of the songs serves as the basis for the improvising rather than any set chord patterns. What is different is that Fred Hess is an expressive tenor-saxophonist with his own style (rather than copying Coleman or Dewey Redman) and trumpeter Ron Miles is also quite individual, having more technique than Don Cherry. With bassist Ken Filiano and drummer Matt Wilson contributing stimulating support and interaction, Hess and Miles are both heard in top form, whether blending in ensembles or making individual statements in this explorative but very coherent outing.

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Scott Hamilton - Across The Tracks (2008) {Concord Jazz ‎0888072303881}
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© 2008 Concord Jazz ‎| 0888072303881
Jazz / Standards / Mainstream Jazz / Neo-Bop / Saxophone

A project long in the making, Across the Tracks finds tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton pairing with journeyman blues guitarist Duke Robillard for a set of burnished lesser-known standards, ballads, and blues. As Rhode Island natives, Hamilton and Robillard crossed paths early on in their careers, with the younger Hamilton drawing inspiration for his own straight-ahead jazz from Robillard's brand of vintage swing, blues, and R&B.