Little Toot by Dennis Gonzalez/John Purcell Octet
A masterpiece of an album with Dennis Gonzalez on trumpets and percussion; John Purcell on multi-reeds and woodwinds; Rob Blakeslee on trumpet and fluegelhorn; Pat Peterson on vocals; W.A.Richardson on drums; Bob Ackerman on reeds and woodwinds; Jim Sangrey on tenor sax; Henry Franklin on bass. Little Toot refers to my son Aaron Gonzalez, who was present at the rehearsals and recording session at age 5.
Tracklist
| 1. | Hymn For Rivers (Dennis Gonzalez) | 9:18 |
| 2. | Simultaneously Due (John Purcell) | 5:04 |
| 3. | Dos Cosas (Traditional Mexican Song) | 3:53 |
| 4. | Hear Our Prayer (Traditional Hymn) | 6:48 |
| 5. | Little Toot (Dennis Gonzalez) | 6:22 |
Credits
released March 8, 1985
Liner notes by Chico Freeman; mix by Charlie Pollard; recorded in Dallas, TX
Liner notes by Chico Freeman; mix by Charlie Pollard; recorded in Dallas, TX
License
All rights reserved.Recommendations
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Dennis Gonzalez, composer/musician, visual artist, educator, broadcaster, and writer has worked from Dallas for 46 years. He has played, toured, and recorded with many of the luminaries of New Jazz worldwide.