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There was a time in Jazz when the rhythm section made the hornplayer shine. It seems to me that this is a forgotten art. In today's jazz scene there are so many good players available for work and recording sessions that it seems no one has taken the time to put togetherthe rhythm sections that provide a solid foundation for today's leaders... The unforgettable likes of, Wynton Kelly, Philly Joe Jones, Paul Chambers orMcCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, Elvin Jones or Kieth Jarrett, Jack DeJanett,Ron McClure and the force that changed the direction of rhythm sections in modern jazz Tony Williams, Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter. Art Hirahara Piano Art Hirahara is a jazz pianist and composer who currently resisdes in the Bay Area. In the fall of 1996, he was selected by the Arts America office of the U.S. Information Agency to serve as a "Jazz Ambassador". He is a founding member and co-artistic director of the pan-Asian percussion group, Asian Crisis, based out of Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Jon Arkin Drums Jon joins the Rhythm Section for the first time on this recording. He brings subtle intensity with solid time to the mix. His solos are inventive and intricate. Bassist Naim Satya has been a well established jazz musician for thirty-five years in the San Francisco Bay Area. In recent years having come back to the art form, he has found joy and pleasure in playing in this trio The Rhythm Section "Space is a rare commodity and it's a shame to always have it filled up with some kind of sound." Naim Satya During my time playing in the Bay Area I have shared the stage with many artist who are little known,legions and stars, they include the likes of: Calvin Keys Bruce Forman Ali Akbar Khan John Handy George Cables Bobby Hutcherson Bobby McFerren Madeline Eastman Doctor Eddie Henderson Albert King John Gilmore Frank Roselino Connie Condolly Sonny Simmons David Watson Dick Conte Bishop Norman Williams Mark Isham Jim Grantham Terry Bossiso ( from Missing Persons) Check out the artist's website: http://www.jazzphilosophy.com Track List: 1. Sometimes I'm Happy 2. Nancy (with the laughing face) 3. They Say Falling in Love is Wonderful 4. Old Devil Moon 5. I Wish I Knew 6. You Step Out of a Dream 7. I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face 8. Time After Time Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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