Mother's Touch by Orrin Evans
Hold on to your hat when Orrin Evans unleashes the first studio recording by his award winning Captain Black Big Band. "Mother's Touch" is a delightfully engaging set of hard hitting performances that feature some of the brightest players on the New York area jazz scene today. Always reaching for the stars, Evans plays piano brilliantly throughout, while also seamlessly conducting the group through a solid program of original compositions and exciting arrangements. Avid listeners will certainly agree that the entire album is insightfully straight ahead, steadily swinging, and refreshingly melodic enough to evoke a wide assortment of bright moments for discerning jazz fans everywhere.
Tracklist
| 1. | In My Soul | 7:17 |
| 2. | Explain It To Me | 4:31 |
| 3. | Mother's Touch Part I | 2:07 |
| 4. | Dita | 7:35 |
| 5. | Tickle | 4:06 |
| 6. | Maestra | 7:45 |
| 7. | Water Babies | 6:56 |
| 8. | Mother's Touch Part II | 1:57 |
| 9. | Prayer For Columbine | 7:59 |
Credits
1. In My Soul - composed and arranged by Gianluca Renzi - soloists Orrin Evans (piano) and Marcus Strickland
2. Explain It To Me - composed by Orrin Evans and arranged by David Gibson - soloist Marcus Strickland
3. Mother's Touch Part I - composed by Orrin Evans and arranged by CBBB - solists Stacy Dillard, David Gibson, Zaccai Curtis and Tatum Greenblatt
4. Dita (for Karyn Warren) - composed by Orrin Evans and arranged by Todd Bashore - soloists Orrin Evans and Todd Bashore
5. Tickle - composed by Donald Edwards and arranged by Todd Bashore - soloists Stacy Dillard and Orrin Evans
6. The Sluice - composed by Ralph Peterson and arranged by Frank Lacy - soloists Orrin Evans and Tim Green
7. Maestra - composed by Eric Revis and arranged by Laura Khale-Watts - soloists Victor North and Fabio Morgera
8. Water Babies - composed by Wayne Shorter and arranged by Tatum Greenblatt - soloists Stacy Dillard and Tatum Greenblatt
9. Mother's Touch PT. II - composed by Orrin Evans and arranged by CBBB - soloists Marcus Strickland, Mark Allen and Zaccai Curtis
10 Prayer For Columbine - composed by Orrin Evans and arranged by Todd Marcus - soloists Conrad Herwig, Mark Allen, Tim Green and Stacy Dillard
Trumpets:
Tanya Darby
Duane Eubanks
Tatum Greenblatt
Brian Kilpatrick
Fabio Morgera
Trombones:
David Gibson
Conrad Herwig
Andy Hunter
Stafford Hunter
Brent White
Saxophones:
Mark Allen
Todd Bashore
Doug DeHays
Stacy Dillard
Tim Green
Victor North
Marcus Strickland
Piano
Orrin Evans
Zaccai Curtis (on Mother's Touch)
Bass
Luques Curtis
Drums
Anwar Marshall
Ralph Peterson (on Explain It To Me and The Sluice)
Musical Direction: Orrin Evans
Producer: Marc Free
Engineer: Nick O'Toole
Mixed and Mastered at Pine Street Studios, Lake Oswego OR
Recorded November 4 & 5, 2011 at Systems Two Brooklyn NY
Tracking Engineer: David Stoller
Design: Escott Associates
License
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Orrin Evans has been recognized as one of the most distinctive and inventive jazz pianist of his generation. He is also one of the busiest and hardest working musicians, leading his small groups, The Captain Black Big Band, and organizing local events.