Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets – “Mac Daddy Grip”

Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets – “Funky Straight”

From “A Ride To The Other Side” :  2008 : Owl Studios

This is trumpeter Derrick Gardner’s second album with his band The Jazz Prophets.  Utilizing a very talented three horn front line, the music is reminiscent of the great hard-bop albums of the sixties while incorporating some elements of nu-jazz to sound very modern at the same time.

Players:
Derrick Gardner – Trumpet
Rob Dixon – Tenor Sax
Vincent Gardner – Trombone
Anthony Wonsey – Piano
Rodney Whitaker – Bass
Donald Edwards – Drums