The Uptown Shuffle, by Vincent Herring

The Uptown Shuffle

by Vincent Herring

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CD in 8-panel digitak with Vincent Herring liner notes interview and original photography by Jimmy Katz. Also includes digital download of entire album.

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1.	Elation 07:31	info	buy track
2.	Love Walked In 05:47	info	buy track
3.	Tenderly 10:18	info	buy track
4.	Uptown Shuffle 07:57	info	buy track
5.	The Atholete 07:48	info	buy track
6.	Polka Dots and Moonbeams 08:17	info	buy track
7.	Strike Up the Band 07:22	info	buy track
8.	Don't Let It Go 09:10	info	buy track
9.	Big Bertha 04:15	info	buy track

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"On Herring’s new Smoke Sessions CD, THE UPTOWN SHUFFLE, he honors the jazz tradition in his acknowledgments to Cedar, Nat, John Hicks, Jackie McLean, Mulgrew Miller, Freddie Hubbard, and others. There’s a little something for everyone here. The nice gatefold jewel case has an insightful interview with Herring and great photos from Jimmy Katz."
-- John Sunier, Audiophile Audition, 5 May 2014

Vincent Herring’s M.O. is well known--he means business. Not that you can tell from the pure joy that emanates from his horn, but like Bird, Cannonball, and Stitt, there is purpose, meaning, and, yes, a little gravity in every note he plays. Herring describes his time spent studying with bebop master Phil Woods as a pivotal moment in his development. It instilled in him a sense of responsibility to assume the mantle of a vital artistic tradition, which, for the past quarter century, is exactly what he’s done. With his no-holds-barred solos and unerring aesthetic compass, he’s made more than a few great records during that time, but his latest on Smoke Sessions, THE UPTOWN SHUFFLE might just be his best yet.

Like so many classic jazz records, THE UPTOWN SHUFFLE arrives with a rousing opener, Herring's aptly titled “Elation.” He explains that he wrote this theme over 20 years ago to express a feeling of just pure joy. It was never exactly how he wanted it though, until just recently. It might also be the perfect introduction to his quartet. Soulful pianist Cyrus Chestnut, Canadian bass newcomer Brandi Disterheft and the reliably swinging drummer Joe Farnsworth have real chemistry from start to finish. Herring frequently talks about choosing personnel and material based “on a feeling” and that he used that approach to put together this date. He said he knew going in that he had the band he wanted and that when they ran down tunes in rehearsal, the ones included here were the ones that “just clicked.” Recorded live “uptown” at Smoke Jazz Club in front of a packed house of admirers, this record truly captures the spirit and excitement of a night out in New York.

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released February 4, 2014

Vincent Herring - alto saxophone
Cyrus Chestnut - piano
Brandi Disterheft - bass
Joe Farnsworth - drums

Recorded Live April 26 and 27, 2013
at Smoke Jazz Club, New York City

Recorded & Produced by Paul Stache
Mixed by Roman Klun with Paul Stache
Mastering by Roman Klun
Photography by Jimmy Katz
Design & Product Management by Damon Smith
Piano provided by Steinway & Sons

Executive Producers: Frank Christopher & Paul Stache

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Vincent Herring New York, New York

Vincent Herring is an intense and soulful alto saxophonist whose fiery and ebullient swing have drawn comparisons to the legends of the instrument including Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderley, and Phil Woods. He was a longtime associate of the great Cedar Walton and Nat Adderley and currently co-leads the Cannonball Legacy Band with Louis Hayes as well as leader many other projects. ... more

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