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On drummer Clarence Penn's debut as a leader, he has gathered the talents of bassist Rodney Whitaker, tenor saxophonist Ron Blake, and trumpeter John Swana to perform seven post-bop originals -- three by Penn, two by Blake, and one each by Swana and Whitaker -- with satisfying results. The underrated Swana and Blake play with passion and great skill as always but, due to the absence of piano, Penn's muscular drumming and Whitaker's huge-toned bass consistently stand out throughout this recording. Favorites include the up-tempo burners "C.P. Time" and "Quick Fix"; "One for Tony," Whitaker's dedication to the late drummer Tony Williams; and the medium-tempo title track, Penn's homage to John Coltrane and Elvin Jones, which captures the spirit of these great musicians without resorting to imitation. All in all, this is a fine debut that makes one eager for Penn's next one.
© Greg Turner /TiVo
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Ron Blake, Composer, FeaturedArtist - Clarence Penn, Composer, MainArtist - Rodney Whitaker, Composer, FeaturedArtist - John Swana, Composer, FeaturedArtist
1997 Criss Cross Jazz 2009 Criss Cross Jazz
Ron Blake, Composer, FeaturedArtist - Clarence Penn, Composer, MainArtist - Rodney Whitaker, Composer, FeaturedArtist - John Swana, Composer, FeaturedArtist
1997 Criss Cross Jazz 2009 Criss Cross Jazz
Ron Blake, Composer, FeaturedArtist - Clarence Penn, Composer, MainArtist - Rodney Whitaker, Composer, FeaturedArtist - John Swana, Composer, FeaturedArtist
1997 Criss Cross Jazz 2009 Criss Cross Jazz
Ron Blake, Composer, FeaturedArtist - Clarence Penn, Composer, MainArtist - Rodney Whitaker, Composer, FeaturedArtist - John Swana, Composer, FeaturedArtist
1997 Criss Cross Jazz 2009 Criss Cross Jazz
Ron Blake, Composer, FeaturedArtist - Clarence Penn, Composer, MainArtist - Rodney Whitaker, Composer, FeaturedArtist - John Swana, Composer, FeaturedArtist
1997 Criss Cross Jazz 2009 Criss Cross Jazz
Ron Blake, Composer, FeaturedArtist - Clarence Penn, Composer, MainArtist - Rodney Whitaker, Composer, FeaturedArtist - John Swana, Composer, FeaturedArtist
1997 Criss Cross Jazz 2009 Criss Cross Jazz
Ron Blake, Composer, FeaturedArtist - Clarence Penn, Composer, MainArtist - Rodney Whitaker, Composer, FeaturedArtist - John Swana, Composer, FeaturedArtist
1997 Criss Cross Jazz 2009 Criss Cross Jazz
Album review
On drummer Clarence Penn's debut as a leader, he has gathered the talents of bassist Rodney Whitaker, tenor saxophonist Ron Blake, and trumpeter John Swana to perform seven post-bop originals -- three by Penn, two by Blake, and one each by Swana and Whitaker -- with satisfying results. The underrated Swana and Blake play with passion and great skill as always but, due to the absence of piano, Penn's muscular drumming and Whitaker's huge-toned bass consistently stand out throughout this recording. Favorites include the up-tempo burners "C.P. Time" and "Quick Fix"; "One for Tony," Whitaker's dedication to the late drummer Tony Williams; and the medium-tempo title track, Penn's homage to John Coltrane and Elvin Jones, which captures the spirit of these great musicians without resorting to imitation. All in all, this is a fine debut that makes one eager for Penn's next one.
© Greg Turner /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 7 track(s)
- Total length: 01:00:42
- Main artists: Clarence Penn
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Criss Cross Jazz
- Genre: Jazz
1997 Criss Cross Jazz 2009 Criss Cross Jazz
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