Description
Kenny Garrett, John Scofield, Michael Brecker, David Friesen – Old Folks / West Wind Audio CD 1999 / WW 2120
UPC 4011778321200
Product Features
- Label: West Wind – WW 2120
- Format: Audio CD, Album
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Post-Bop
- Release Year: 1999
- Country: Germany
Overview
Old Folks is a dynamic collaboration featuring an ensemble of jazz luminaries, blending post-bop styles with innovative compositions and renditions of classic jazz pieces. Released in 1999 under the German label West Wind, the album showcases the virtuosity of Kenny Garrett on alto saxophone, John Scofield on guitar, Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone, and David Friesen on bass.
From Kenny Garrett's soulful "Wanderlust" to the evocative "Old Folks" and David Friesen's intricate "Signs and Wonders," the album delivers a rich tapestry of sounds. With contributions from other jazz greats such as Mulgrew Miller and Bill Frisell, Old Folks is an essential listen for jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Track Listing
- Old Folks (Willard Robison) – 6:15
- Wanderlust (Kenny Garrett) – 7:41
- True Blue (David Friesen) – 7:48
- Airegin (Sonny Rollins) – 4:56
- Signs and Wonders (David Friesen) – 6:40
- Speak No Evil (Wayne Shorter) – 8:38
- Wingspan (Mulgrew Miller) – 5:34
- The Oyster Dance (Kenny Garrett) – 5:02
- Sonhos Do Brasil (Kenny Garrett) – 7:11
Key Credits
- Alto Saxophone: Kenny Garrett
- Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker
- Guitar: John Scofield, Bill Frisell, Robben Ford
- Bass: David Friesen, Anthony Cox, Charnett Moffett
- Drums: Jerry Granelli, Tony Reedus
- Piano: Mulgrew Miller, Denny Zeitlin
- Trombone: Julian Priester
- Vibraphone: Steve Nelson
- Percussion: Rudy Bird
