Steppin' Up by Kenny Shanker
The sky is the limit when Kenny Shanker makes the scene with his 2011 debut release "Steppin' Up." Alto saxophonist Shanker pushes his melodic message to the forefront and really demonstrates his total command of his instrument. Critical listeners will enjoy the amazing program of original compositions and should agree that "Steppin Up" succeeds in announcing that Kenny Shanker is someone new to keep an eye on for many years to come. From the opening salvo to the final crescendo, "Steppin Up" keeps swinging hard and is sure to delight straight ahead jazz fans everywhere.
Tracklist
| 1. | Winter Rain | 4:19 |
| 2. | Fifth And Berry | 5:31 |
| 3. | Rhapsody | 2:56 |
| 4. | Quirk | 6:07 |
| 5. | E.J. | 6:52 |
| 6. | Sarah | 5:28 |
| 7. | Prowl | 4:56 |
| 8. | Saints | 5:53 |
| 9. | Home Sweet Home | 6:35 |
| 10. | Somewhere | 4:44 |
Credits
Kenny Shanker - alto saxophone
Art Hirahara - piano 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9
Mike Eckroth - piano 4, 6, 10
Lage Lund - guitar
Yoshi Waki - bass
Brian Fishler - drums
Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - associate producer
Phil Magnotti - engineer
recorded April 10, 2009 at Carriage House Studios, Stamford, CT
mixed & mastered at Silvermine Studios, Norwalk, CT
photography by Natalie Vaughan
package design by Jamie Brunson
License
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Kenny Shanker is a award-winning saxophonist, pianist, vocalist, and composer. Kenny has toured and performed with many of the great jazz musicians. He now lives in New York City.