“Groundwork” pays tribute to Cedar Walton, Mulgrew Miller, others
Drummer Willie Jones III is releasing a new album, Groundwork, dedicated to the late Cedar Walton, Ralph Penland, Mulgrew Miller and Dwayne Burno, influences on Jones who have passed in recent years. Jones’ sixth album as a leader and the 17th release on WJ3 Records, is now available on iTunes and Amazon.com and will be in stores on February 19.
On Groundwork, according to a press release, Jones explores the works of Walton, his former bandleader; Penland, an early mentor; and Burno, Jones’ contemporary and former band mate. The album also includes original tunes by Buster Williams, Eric Reed and more. Musicians on the recording include Williams (bass) and Eddie Henderson (trumpet), Reed (piano), Warren Wolf (vibes) and Stacy Dillard (saxophones).
1 Git'cha Shout On (Eric Scott Reed)
2 Hindsight (Cedar Walton)
3 Dear Blue (Floriaan Wempe)
4 Toku Do (Buster Williams)
5 Charity (Sherman Irby)
6 Groundwork (Cedar Walton)
7 New Boundary (Eric Scott Reed)
8 Jamar (Ralph Penland)
Source : http://jazztimes.com/articles/171555-drummer-willie-jones-iii-dedicates-new-album-to-departed-influences
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