Blues Clues by Side Step
Side Step was born out of a collaborative friendship between saxophonist and composer Jordan Lerner and drummer
Ryan Barski. In 2022 they were joined by the outstanding saxophonist Ryan Devlin and the remarkable bassist Ian Ashby. The group's admiration for Elvin Jones and Steve Grossman served as a guiding light as they drew inspiration from the fiery improvisations on the Lighthouse recordings. The group spent many weeks touring and performing, leading to the creation of this record. "Blues Clues" captures the spirit of the individual musicians and the special chemistry shared by the group.
Thank you to master cymbalsmith Lasse Funch, who custom-crafted an Elvin Jones Tribute ride cymbal specifically for this project. Lasse's craftsmanship added a distinct character, and we are deeply grateful.
A special thank you to recording engineers Matt Ramerman, Jay Ashby, and mixing/mastering engineer John Hasselback III. Your dedication and artistry made all the difference.
Tracklist
| 1. | Intro | 0:52 |
| 2. | Devlin Time | 8:23 |
| 3. | For All The Other Times | 10:30 |
| 4. | EJ's Blues | 6:39 |
| 5. | People We Love | 6:00 |
| 6. | Walk Spirit Talk Spirit | 9:37 |
| 7. | Blues Clues | 5:43 |
| 8. | Outro | 2:34 |
Credits
Jordan Lerner -Tenor and Soprano Saxophones
Ryan Devlin -Tenor Saxophone
Ian Ashby -Upright Bass
Ryan Barski -Drums
Ryan Barski - Producer
Jordan Lerner - producer
Matt Ramerman - Recording Engineer
Jay Ashby - Additional Recording
John Hasselback III - Mixing, Mastering and Graphic Design
Recorded in Rochester, New York
At The Green Room on October 6th and 7th , 2024.
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Side Step was born from the friendship of saxophonist Jordan Lerner and drummer Ryan Barski. In 2022, they joined forces with saxophonist Ryan Devlin and bassist Ian Ashby, forming a band rooted in deep musical chemistry. With explosive energy and fearless improvisation, Side Step delivers hard-hitting jazz, channeling the fire of Elvin Jones and Steve Grossman while forging their own sound.