About the album
From his many Criss Cross dates as a leader to his extraordinary sideman work with Chris Potter, the late Michael Brecker and many more, Adam Rogers continues to blaze a path as one of jazz's most compelling guitarists. His longtime associate David Binney, alto saxophone great and an influential composer and producer, has also distinguished himself with numerous innovative sessions for Criss Cross and others. On R & B, Rogers and Binney unite to co-lead a lean and hard-swinging quartet with bassist Reuben Rogers (no relation) and drummer Gerald Cleaver. In a departure from their usual focus on original material, Rogers and Binney aim straight for bebop, ballads and classics by Thelonious Monk, Freddie Hubbard and Wayne Shorter, among others.
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Sobre el álbum
Desde sus numerosas citas con Criss Cross como líder hasta su extraordinario trabajo como sideman con Chris Potter, el difunto Michael Brecker y muchos más, Adam Rogers sigue abriéndose camino como uno de los guitarristas más convincentes del jazz. Su viejo socio David Binney, gran saxofonista alto e influyente compositor y productor, también se ha distinguido con numerosas sesiones innovadoras para Criss Cross y otros. En R & B, Rogers y Binney se unen para codirigir un cuarteto esbelto y duro con el bajista Reuben Rogers (sin parentesco) y el batería Gerald Cleaver. Alejándose de su habitual enfoque en el material original, Rogers y Binney apuntan directamente al bebop, las baladas y los clásicos de Thelonious Monk, Freddie Hubbard y Wayne Shorter, entre otros.
https://www.challengerecords.com/products/14307432874784