Awakening by Ryan Kisor
Part of a new breed of jazz artists expanding the mainstream language in fresh and stimulating ways, trumpeter Ryan Kisor's Awakening returns to the organ combo as heard on his debut Criss Cross set Battle Cry
This time around however, Kisor leaves the standards behind and opts for his own originals, which cover a good deal of ground - from the ballad tempo of Harlem Moon to the bop-inflected Effing Blues.
In addition to Kisor's own bristling solo work, organist Sam Yahel, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and tenor saxophonist Grant Stewart are heavily featured throughout this fervent showcase. On drums the great Willie Jones III.
Tracklist
| 1. | Awakening Part 1 & 2 | 13:02 |
| 2. | Sioux City | 8:04 |
| 3. | UFO | 4:59 |
| 4. | Harlem Moon | 6:34 |
| 5. | Effing Blues | 5:18 |
| 6. | What Can I Say | 7:16 |
| 7. | Free As A Bird | 8:11 |
Credits
Ryan Kisor (Tp)
Grant Stewart (Ts)
Peter Bernstein (G)
Sam Yahel (Hammond B3)
Willie Jones III (D)
License
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Criss Cross Records captures the aesthetic essence of cutting-edge hardcore New York jazz more consistently than any other label on 420+ albums recorded.. Founder Gerry Teekens (1935-2019), a linguistics professor by day and a semi-professional drummer by night, was a connoisseur of groove -- he operated by the motto, “If you have a great band, but not a great drummer, forget it.”