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Cornerstone Records Inc. presents "Day and Night" a new release by << Back to News | Download PDF "Day and Night" brings together renowned saxophonist David Liebman (formerly with Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, and Quest) with four Canadian musicians on whom he has been a major musical influence. In particular saxophonist Mike Murley, co-leader on this date, studied with Liebman both at the Banff Jazz Workshop and in New York City during the 1980s and counts his former teacher as one of his most important musical mentors. The group first came together in 2003 for a date at the Rex Jazz Bar during the International Association of Jazz Educators Conference in Toronto. This resulted in a concert at the Atlantic Jazz Festival in Halifax NS in July 2003 that was recorded for CBC radio. Cornerstone Records is now releasing this very special recording for the group’s upcoming reunion at the Rex during the 2007 IAJE conference. A recording of vitality and energy, "Day and Night" is free-wheeling contemporary jazz at its finest. Liebman and Murley feed off of each other with remarkable cohesion and empathy, constantly propelled by the dynamic rhythm section of bassist Jim Vivian and drummer Ian Froman. The result is live recording reflecting the true spontaneity of the moment. Liebman and Murley each contribute an original composition to the CD complimented by a wonderful two-tenor version of the Tadd Dameron classic "Gnid". Pianist Jeff Johnston joins the group for an extended tour de force of John Coltrane's "India" to close the CD. The David Liebman/Mike Murley Quartet CD Release at the Rex Friday Jan 11th 9:30pm-12:30am www.mikemurley.com |