A great collection of talent was brewing in Los Angeles back in 1993. 43rd & Degnan was the address that hosted Billy Higgins' World Stage where so many musicians co-mingled and honed their craft. Among these spartans of Jazz was formed the young hard-bop revivalist quintet Black/Note. Guitarist Cliff Brown hung out and jammed with these and other musicians and the recordings represented here are the results of his associations.
Five originally penned compositions by Brown are represented along with four other compositions by Ricky Ford (Lady A), Wes Montgomery (S.O.S.), Dexter Gordon (Bonna Rue) and Sonny Rollins (Oleo).
1. In The Meantime 06:27
2. S.O.S. 06:27
3. D - Mob 04:27
4. Eye Awaken 05:13
5. Lady A 06:33
6. Bonna Rue 05:59
7. I Grew A Mull 06:42
8. Oleo 06:06
9. B's Blues 07:17
Guitar - Cliff Brown
Drums - Willie Jones III
Acoustic Bass - Marcus Shelby
Electric Bass - James Manning
Alto Saxophone - James Mahone
Piano - Frank Strazzeri, Ark Sano, Greg Kurstin
Keyboards, Production - Art Zamora
