Jazz
Recorded: Fraser Performance Studio at WGBH
Alan Mattes Mastering, Engineer, Mixing
Avery Sharpe Mastering, Bass (Acoustic), Mixing, Executive Producer
Candice Connors Clothing/Wardrobe
Khayyam Hair Stylist
Maurice Robertson Photography
Onaje Allan Gumbs Piano
Richard Cocca, Jr. Bass Strings
Steve Schwartz Producer
Tara Tatreault Clothing/Wardrobe
Winard Harper Percussion, Drums
This is the trio's first live venture. Live was recorded at Fraser Performance Studio at WGBH in Boston, MA. This is a follow-up to the trio's previous recording Autumn Moonlight (2009). The acoustic live recording features, of course, Avery on acoustic bass and long time associates Onaje Allan Gumbs on piano and Winard Harper on drums.
The recording features three of Avery's originals, one of Onaje's originals, McCoy Tyner's "Blues On The Corner", Yusef Lateef's "Morning" and an arrangement of "My Favorite Things".
Avery Sharpe
Active Decades: '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s
Born: 1955 in Valdosta, GA
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz
An excellent bassist, Avery Sharpe is best known for his longtime association with McCoy Tyner's trio. He originally played piano (starting when he was eight) and accordion, switching to electric (and eventually acoustic) bass a few years later. At the University of Massachusetts, Sharpe had the opportunity to study with Reggie Workman, and he gigged with Wynton Marsalis and Pat Metheny. Sharpe first teamed up with McCoy Tyner in his early-'80s sextet, and has been a member of the pianist's trio since 1984. In addition, Sharpe has led one session for Sunnyside (1988) and a pair of CDs for his JKNM label.
--- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
