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
