Peter Schlamb, John Escreet, Thomas Morgan, Alan Ferber, Gerald Cleaver, David Binney / John Escreet / Peter Schlamb / Thomas Morgan / Gerald Cleaver / Alan Ferber, Thomas Morgan
2 In the Paint
Thomas Morgan, Alan Ferber, John Escreet, David Binney / John Escreet / Peter Schlamb / Thomas Morgan / Gerald Cleaver / Alan Ferber, Gerald Cleaver, Peter Schlamb, Thomas Morgan
3 Everybody's Wonderland
David Binney / Gerald Cleaver / Alan Ferber / John Escreet / Peter Schlamb / Thomas Morgan, Gerald Cleaver, Alan Ferber, John Escreet, Thomas Morgan, Peter Schlamb, Thomas Morgan
4 Interlude I
(with Alan Ferber)
5 Paris
John Escreet, Alan Ferber, Thomas Morgan, Gerald Cleaver, Thomas Morgan, Peter Schlamb, David Binney / John Escreet / Peter Schlamb / Thomas Morgan / Gerald Cleaver / Alan Ferber
6 Edinburgh
Thomas Morgan, Gerald Cleaver, David Binney / John Escreet / Peter Schlamb / Thomas Morgan / Gerald Cleaver / Alan Ferber, Peter Schlamb, John Escreet, Alan Ferber, Thomas Morgan
7 Ice Cave
Peter Schlamb, Gerald Cleaver, Thomas Morgan, John Escreet, David Binney / John Escreet / Peter Schlamb / Thomas Morgan / Gerald Cleaver / Alan Ferber, Thomas Morgan
8 Interlude II
(with Alan Ferber)
9 La Taqueria
John Escreet, Gerald Cleaver, David Binney / John Escreet / Peter Schlamb / Thomas Morgan / Gerald Cleaver / Alan Ferber, Thomas Morgan, Thomas Morgan, Alan Ferber, Peter Schlamb
10 Magnolia
Peter Schlamb, John Escreet, David Binney / John Escreet / Peter Schlamb / Thomas Morgan / Gerald Cleaver / Alan Ferber, Thomas Morgan, Gerald Cleaver, Thomas Morgan
11 Lautir
David Binney / John Escreet / Peter Schlamb / Thomas Morgan / Gerald Cleaver / Alan Ferber, Alan Ferber, Thomas Morgan, Peter Schlamb, John Escreet, Gerald Cleaver, Thomas Morgan
12 Interlude III
(with Alan Ferber)
13 Our Inventions
David Binney / John Escreet / Peter Schlamb / Thomas Morgan / Gerald Cleaver / Alan Ferber, Thomas Morgan, Peter Schlamb, John Escreet, Alan Ferber,
Alto Sax sensation David Binney joins forces with Trombonist Alan Ferber on "In The Paint". Turning each of their compositional talents toward the harmonious creation of a wide variety of entertaining ensemble performances the entire session is highlighted by a pleasant combination of melodicism and surprising improvisations. The program is delightfully engaging and prominently features the flowing rhythms of veteran drummer Gerald Cleaver, the inventive counterpoint of bassist Thomas Morgan, an interesting new discovery in Peter Schlamb on vibes, and the wide harmonic palette of the celebrated musical prodigy John Escreet on piano.
While all these players on the date have strong voices and are capable of delivering jump shots from the "out" side of jazz, this record ultimately scores points because of the productive and skillful team play of the entire ensemble as they interact with the melodies and harmonic structures of the compositions.
Binney/Ferber's "In The Paint" is a musical slam dunk that is sure to please jazz fans everywhere, and a compositional tour de force for discerning listeners to enjoy time after time.
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