The new CD just released from Baritone Saxophonist and Bandleader Adam Schroeder and Arranger Mark Masters is a tribute to master Trumpeter and Composer Clark Terry. Schroeder conceived of the recording as a celebration of Terry's 100th birthday. The plan was delayed by the pandemic, but Schroeder continued to be motivated to complete the CD. "I wanted to celebrate what Clark gave to me and so many others around the globe for decades-musically, educationally, and as a mentor." Mark Master has provided some powerful arrangements in a style that is becoming more and more infrequent. Mark offers, "So it's always a joy when great musicians come together to make music, and it only becomes music when they bring the music to life." Mark has produced wonderful arrangements that would have made Clark Terry smile. All of the songs on this CD were composed by Clark Terrry. The results of these classic arrangements, great songs and the wonderful Jazz players participating on this CD is perfection for any Jazz lover.
Bari Sax player, Adam Schroeder is a giant force in today's global Jazz scene not only through performances but through his extensive educational efforts including serving as Associate Professor of Jazz & Commercial Music at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. His solos and the mellow tones he produces out of his Baritone Sax are always sparkling good. The Baritone Sax has always been one of the tougher Saxophones to play in my opinion. Adam Schroeder makes playing the Baritone Sax seem easy; the mark of a true professional player!
Mark Masters is a master Arranger in the traditional of Classic American Jazz. He is a champion of American Jazz and devotes all of his energies to keep this type of Jazz music alive and current. He has arranged music for recordings featuring Billy Harper, Jimmy Knepper, Andrew Cyrille, Oliver Lake, Mark Turner, Tim Hagans, Grachan Moncur III, Peter Erskine and many others.
PLAYLIST:
1. Serenade To A Bus Seat
2. Ground Hog
3. Ode To Pres
4. Daylite Express
5. Boardwalk
6. Argentia
7. Perdido Line
8. Slow Boat
9. Swingin' On The Cusp
10. Michelle
11. Top and Bottom
12. Boomerang
13. In Orbit
PLAYERS:
Sal Lozano- Alto Sax
Bob Sheppard- Tenor & Soprano Sax
Kirsten Edkins- Tenor Sax
Adam Schroeder- Baritone Sax
Francisco Torres- Lead Trombone
Ido Meshulam- Trombone
Lemar Guillary- Trombone
Dan Fornero- Lead Trumpet
James Ford- Trumpet
Aaron Janik-Trumpet
Edwin Livingston- Bass
Peter Erskine- Drums
All Arrangements by Mark Masters
I have attached two "YouTube" videos of songs from this CD. The first is the Clark Terry tune, "Ground Hog" where Adam Schroeder gets to show his playing skills. The second video is Terry's "Ode To Pres" with impressive solos from Kirsten Edkins, Bob Sheppard and Ido Meshulam.
"Ground Hog"
