Donald Edwards - Prelude to Real Life [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.On his second Criss Cross leader date, 'Prelude to Real Life', drummer Donald Edwards picks up where he left off with the next instalment of an autobiographical narrative in notes and tones.rrWhereas in his debut, 'Evolution of an Influenced Mind' (CRISS1365CD), Edwards conveyed the story of his formative years as a musician with eleven original compositions, here he addresses themes of love, family and fatherhood with an engaging suite comprising six kinetic, diverse originals of his and one by Alex Sipiagin, two personalised standards (Thelonious Monk's 'Skippy'; Benny Golson's 'Stablemates') and three textural drum interludes.rrRejoining him from the first date are pianist Orrin Evans and tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III, both Criss Cross veterans, guitarist David Gilmore, while rising star Luques Curtis assuming the bass chair. Edwards' old friend Nicholas Payton plays keyboards on three tracks, and eminent New York singer Vivian Sessoms lends her voice to three selections.rrEdwards unifies the proceedings with the big beat, impeccable taste, and creative spirit that have made him a New York first-caller since he moved to the Apple fifteen years ago.rrPersonnel: Donald Edwards (drums), Walter Smith III (tenor saxophone), David Gilmore (guitar), Orrin Evans (piano), Luques Curtis (bass), Nicholas Payton (Fender Rhodes, piano, organ), Vivian Sessoms (vocals), Antoine Drye (trumpet)

Taking Shape

Incantation

Hop Scotch

Apple Street

Way To Her

King

Queen and the Princess

Stablemates

Beautiful Intuition

Thought for the Day

Skippy

Prelude to Real Life

Taking Shape

Incantation

Hop Scotch

Apple Street

Way To Her

King

Queen and the Princess

Stablemates

Beautiful Intuition

Thought for the Day

Skippy

Prelude to Real Life

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