Saxophonist Ralph Bowen brings forward a full complement of tour de force performances on his 2011 release "Power Play." Highlighted by a strong program of new compositions by Bowen, the album also features powerful showings by the stellar pianist Orrin Evans, the solid bassist Kenny Davis and the ever exciting drummer Donald Edwards, all of whom work seamlessly together to keep the session in the pocket. Most of all, Bowen shoots and scores with his effortless mastery and melodic brilliance on his saxophone, and "Power Play" is a hard hitting collection of performances that will certainly entertain jazz enthusiasts again and again with amazement and delight.
1. K.D.'s Blues 04:40
2. Drumheller Valley 06:19
3. Two-Line Pass 05:05
4. My One And Only Love 05:27
5. The Good Shepherd 06:26
6. Bella Firenze 08:22
7. Jessica 06:28
8. Walleye Jigging 05:31
9. A Solar Romance 06:31
Ralph Bowen - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone 2, soprano saxophone 7 & 9
Orrin Evans - piano
Kenny Davis - bass
Donald Edwards - drums
Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
Barry Shapiro - associate producer
recorded February 4, 2009 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY
mixed & mastered at Studio 507, Los Angeles, CA
