Jazz Sermon
16Feb/090

Listening Room – “Ezz-thetics”

Ezz-thetics

George Russell - "Nardis"

George Russell - "Honesty"

From "Ezz-thetics" : 1961 : Riverside Records

Pianist and composer George Russell released this classic on Riverside Records in 1961.  A mixture of avant-garde and post-bop, the music is not easily categorized.  Highlights include a great reading of Miles Davis' Nardis, as well as Honesty composed by trombone player David Baker.

Players:
George Russell - Piano
Eric Dolphy - Alto Sax, Bass Clarinet
Don Ellis - Trumpet
David Baker - Trombone
Steve Swallow - Bass
Joe Hunt - Drums

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