Steve Davis – Think Ahead (2017) [Qobuz FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

Trombonist/composer Steve Davis offers a master class on his new release, “Think Ahead”, in art of reacting to the unpredictable with an elite group of jazz all-stars whose ability to create spontaneously borders on the clairvoyant. To render these new compositions, Davis assembled a stellar group of masters: the trombonist is joined by saxophonists Steve Wilson and Jimmy Greene, pianist Larry Willis, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash, each deserving the title of B“jazz giant” in their own right.

In life as in jazz, one never knows what’s coming around the next corner, so it’s always best to think ahead. Trombonist and composer Steve Davis not only offers those two words as a sound piece of advice on this album, but he exemplifies the art of putting it into action.

Think Ahead is a master class in reacting to the unpredictable from an elite group of jazz all-stars whose ability to create spontaneously borders on the clairvoyant. In part, that’s simply due to the fact that Davis has assembled a stellar band: the trombonist is joined by saxophonists Steve Wilson and Jimmy Greene, pianist Larry Willis, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash, each deserving the title of jazz giant in his own right. But add the fact that the leader shares with every member of his ensemble a long and deep history and you have the makings of a truly profound, flawlessly swinging, flat-out burning set of originals and standards.

Tracklist:
01 – Warrior
02 – Abena’s Gaze
03 – A Little Understanding
04 – Atmosphere
05 – Mountaintop
06 – Polka Dots And Moonbeams
07 – Love Walked In
08 – Think Ahead
09 – Little B’s Poem
10 – Evening Shades Of Blue
11 – Farewell, Brother

Recorded in New York on January 16, 2017.

Musicians:
Steve Davis – trombone
Steve Wilson – alto & soprano saxophone
Jimmy Greene – tenor saxophone
Larry Willis – piano
Peter Washington – bass
Lewis Nash – drums

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