The basic group was a sextet augmented by John Johnson (alto sax, flute) Les Ault (flute) and Ewen Farncolme (B3 organ).
The original compositions are largely from 5-10 years ago. Waltz for Blue is dedicated to Blue Mitchell who I played with on several occasions at Bourbon St jazz club in Toronto in the 80's.
Ode to the Southwest was originally recorded with Cedar Walton but this version I especially like with the B3 overdub.
I would like to thank all the musicians -Kevin,Perry,Reg,Brian,Terry,John,Les and Ewen - for their exceptional talents in bringing this music "alive" during a difficult time.And many thanks to my friend and producer Roberto Occhipinti for making us all sound great! Photos by Dan Nawrocki.
1. Green St Caper 06:21
2. The Gypsy 06:10
3. Waltz For Blue 06:22
4. Evidence 03:57
5. Mantra 05:16
6. Opus De Funk 05:59
7. Ode To The Southwest 07:47
8. We Three As One 06:16
9. Myako’s Waltz 06:13
Dave Young - Bass
Kevin Turcotte - Trumpet
Perry White - Tenor Sax and Bass Clarinet
Reg Schwager - Guitar
Brian Dickinson - Piano
Terry Clarke - Drums
John Johnson - Alto Sax and Flute
Les Allt - Flute
Ewen Farncombe - Organ
Produced By Roberto Occhipinti for Modica Music
Recorded and Mixed by Sydney Galbraith
Recorded at Modica Music Studio, August 2020
Artwork and Graphics by Gabriel Altrows
Photos by Daniel Nawrocki
