Ernie Watts - Unity 'Recording DateDecember 13, 1994 & December 14, 1994

Tracks list

Tracks

01. You Say You Care 
02. In Your Own Sweet Way 
03. Tricotism 
04. Unity 
05. Silver Hollow 
06. Some Kind A Blue 
07. Dont Look Now 
08. Joyous Reunion 
09. Lonely Hearts 
10. Sticky Kisses 
11. Soul Eyes 
12. Grand Central

Personnel

Ernie Watts, tenor sax
Geri Allen, acoustic piano
Jack DeJohnette, drums
Eddie Gomez, acoustic bass
Steve Swallow, electric bass


The most unusual aspect to this Ernie Watts recording is that the great tenor is
joined by a two-bass quartet. Eddie Gomez on acoustic and Steve Swallow on
electric blend together quite well, are featured in a delightful version of
Oscar Pettifords Tricotism and (with pianist Geri Allen and drummer Jack
DeJohnette) keep the accompaniment consistently stimulating. Ernie Watts is in
top form throughout this fine modern mainstream date, playing with both passion
and lyricism on a variety of standards and originals (which, in addition to four
songs from the leader, include one apiece from DeJohnette and Swallow). There is
just enough variety to keep the proceedings from ever getting predictable,
making this one of Watts finest sessions.

 Scott Yanow

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