Jazz
Kevin Hays Primary Artist
Scott Colley Bass
Joe Henderson Tenor Saxophone
Bill Stewart Drums
Steve Wilson Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
David Baker Engineer
Ira Gitler Liner Notes
Jerry Gordon Reissue Producer
Yoshiaki Masuo Producer
Pianist Kevin Hays was a child prodigy, working at New York City jazz spots before graduating from high school. This was his second recording, made at the age of 22. For this CD, he used an all-star cast that included Grammy Award-winner Joe Henderson on tenor sax, the soprano and alto saxes of Steve Wilson, bassist Scott Colley, and Bill Stewart on drums.
Kevin Hays
Active Decades: '90s and '00s
Born: 1968 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop
A talented pianist, Kevin Hays grew up in Connecticut and started lessons when he was seven. He made his recording debut with Nick Brignola; toured with the Harper Brothers (1989-1990); and worked with Joshua Redman, Benny Golson, Donald Harrison, Roy Haynes, and Joe Henderson, among others. Kevin Hays recorded three albums with Bob Belden, and in 1994 cut his first record as a leader, Seventh Sense (Blue Note).
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
