Jesse Davis - Horn Of Passion (1991)

Altoist Jesse Davis' debut as a leader finds the talented altoist very much influenced by Cannonball Adderley's sound at this early stage. He holds his own with the top-notch rhythm section (comprised of pianist Mulgrew Miller, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Jimmy Cobb) on five standards and his own "C.P. Time," and performs four originals with a different quartet that includes tenor saxophonist Antoine Roney (brother of Wallace), bassist Tyler Mitchell and drummer Eric McPherson (son of Charles). Davis (25 at the time) showed a great deal of potential at this point and also displayed surprising maturity on the ballads. An impressive start to his career. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG. 

Concord Jazz, CCD-4465, 1991
Recorded 24th-25th January, 1991 

Musicians:
Jesse Davis - Alto Saxophone
Antoine Roney - Tenor Saxophone (#4,6,9,10)
Mulgrew Miller - Piano
Rufus Reid - Bass (#1,2,3,5,7,8)
Tyler Mitchell - Bass (#4,6,9,10)
Eric McPherson - Drums (#4,6,9,10)
Jimmy Cobb - Drums (#1,2,3,5,7,8) 

Tracks:
01. CP Time {Jesse Davis} (3:56)
02. Here's That Rainy Day {Jimmy van Heusen, Johnny Burke} (7:59)
03. Stardust {Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish} (8:34)
04. Stop And Go {Jesse Davis} (4:54)
05. For Heaven's Sake {Donald Meyer, Elise Bretton, Sherman Edwards} (6:46)
06. Li'l Mac {Jesse Davis} (4:32)
07. Violets For Your Furs {Matt Dennis, Thomas M. Adair} (5:08)
08. Gone With The Wind {Allie Wrubel, Herbert Magidson} (6:14)
09. Testimonial {Jesse Davis} (6:30)
10. Cat Talk {Jesse Davis} (5:32) 

Total Time: 60:05 

Credits:
Producer - Carl Jefferson
Assistant Producer - Allen Farnham
Production Coordination - John Burk
Engineer - Ed Trabanco
Remixing - Phil Edwards
Mastering - George Horn
Art Direction - Kent Judkins
Photography - David Lubarsky
Liner Notes - Ira Gitler

Wallace Roney - No Job Too Big Or Small (1999)

32 Jazz/Savoy's No Job Too Big or Small contains 11 highlights (as chosen by producer Adam Dorn) from Wallace Roney's recordings for Muse in the late '80s and early '90s. Although these were made at the outset of his career, Roney was already at the top of his game, as evidenced by this highly enjoyable collection. While the original albums are certainly worth hearing themselves, this is an excellent introduction to the trumpeter's finest recordings. ~ by Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG.

Savoy Jazz, SVY 17274, 1999

Recorded 19^th February, 1987 - 6^th June, 1993

Musicians:

Wallace Roney - Trumpet

Kenny Garrett - Alto saxophone

Gary Thomas - Tenor Saxophone, Flute

Antoine Roney, Ravi Coltrane - Tenor saxophone

Jacky Terrasson, Donald Brown, Geri Allen, Mulgrew Miller - Piano

Peter Washington, Christian McBride, Charnett Moffatt - Bass

Eric Allen,Cindy Blackman,Kenny Washington,Tony Williams - Drums

Tracks:

01. Melchizedek {Antoine Roney} (7:33)

02. Alone Together {Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz} (8:53)

03. Daahoud {Clifford Brown} (6:08)

04. Obsession {Wallace Roney} (6:10)

05. Blue In Green {Bill Evans} (5:46)

06. Donna Lee {Charlie Parker} (4:22)

07. Solar {Miles Davis} (8:57)

08. Float {Cindy Blackman} (5:43)

09. Lost {Wayne Shorter} (6:10)

10. For Duke {Wallace Roney} (8:24)

11. Love For Sale {Cole Porter} (7:40)

Credits:

Producer - Don Sickler, Joe Fields, Tony Williams, Michael Cuscuna

Compilation Producer - Adam Dorn

Production Coordination - Becky Wisdom

Engineer - Rudy van Gelder

Mastering, Reissue Mastering - Gene Paul

Cover Photo, Photography - David Gahr

Graphic Design - Page Simon

Photography - Pamela Stanfield