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Present Tense

CD (Item 566051) EmArcy, 2008 — Condition: Used
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Bold work from saxophonist James Carter – soulful one minute, modern the next – and definitely the sort of session that shows the full range of his mighty powers! Carter's possibly best known for his work on tenor, but the date also has him playing flute, baritone, soprano, and bass clarinet – all in ways that really shifts the mood of the record from track to track, yet never with a too-schizophrenic feel. Producer Michael Cuscuna's got a great ear for the most classic tones in Carter's horn – or horns – and the other players here include Dwight Adams on trumpet, DD Jackson on piano, Rodney Jones on guitar, and Victor Lewis on bass. Titles include "Bro Dolphy", "Sussa Nita", "Rapid Shave", "Bossa JC", "Tenderly", "Hymn Of The Orient", "Shadowy Sands", and "Dodo's Bounce".  © 1996-2025, Dusty Groove, Inc.
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