Bill Saxton - ATYMONY
Bill Saxton was born in 1948 in Harlem, New York. He is firmly rooted in blues and hardbop traditions - but includes influences from classical music and has an individual tough and bluesy sound which sets him apart from the many mainstream-neo-traditionalists today.Even before studying classical clarinet at the famous "New England Conservatory", Boston, Saxton played reed locally with musicians like Jackie McLean, Pharao Sanders and Bennie Maupin. Since the early 90s he has begun a solo career - mainly touring in Europe.
ATYMONY is his first album for Jazzline.
The album title stands for "And The Young Musicians Of New York", which refers to the band - consisting of
- Carlos McKiney - piano
- Omar Avital - bass
- Noel Parris - drums
all in their early 20s, but already accomplished masters of their instruments.
The tunes:
- Almost Is Nothing
- Thabiti
- In A Sentimental Mood (yes, the standard)
- Bearcat
- Beneath The Surface
- Over And Over
- Brother John
- Pyramid Power
- Tu Querro Siempre
- 360
Author: Alex Mercke-mail: 73233,557@compuserve.com
Last Updated: Sam, 18. Feb 1995