Ernie Watts Quartet
Flying Dolphin Records (c)2008
Listen to track
5, and you will hear a clear, succinct description of
why this album is called ‘To The Point’.
Ernie’s life in music has led
him to a certain point where he has realized who he
is in relationship
to jazz, a ‘point of truth’ that many people
reach in their lives about
that which matters to them most. All the other musicians
here have
reached that point as well, and this shows in the music,
which was
recorded live at the Jazz Bakery. Most pieces are Watts
originals,
with one classic, Hot House by Tadd Dameron, and one
brand-new
original by pianist Jon Mayer, Nightscape. This quartet
has nearly
20 years together. The clarity and beauty that creates,
added to the
fire-of-the-moment recording live, brings this music
to the perfect point.
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