Tuskegee Experiments

by Don Byron

Overview

Clarinetist Don Byron immediately became famous in the jazz world after the release of his debut CD as a leader. The strong themes (all but a melody apiece from Robert Schumann and Duke Ellington are originals), the advanced yet logical improvising, and the often-dramatic music make this a particularly memorable set. Byron, doubling on clarinet and bass clarinet, is heard in settings ranging from an unaccompanied solo and duets with bassist Reggie Workman and pianist Joe Berkovitz to medium-size groups with such sidemen as guitarist Bill Frisell, bassist Lonnie Plaxico, drummer Ralph Peterson Jr., pianist Edsel Gomez, and others. Although several songs involve justifiable social protest (including the title cut, which has a poem by Sadiq), the music also stands alone outside of the issues. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	02/04/1992
Label:	Nonesuch / Elektra
UPC:	0075597928020

Tracks

1. Waltz for Ellen
2. Tuskegee Strutter's Ball
3. In Memoriam: Uncle Dan
4. Next Love
5. Tears
6. Main Stem
7. Diego Rivera
8. Tuskegee Experiment
9. Auf Einer Burg

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Don Byron   Primary Artist,Clarinet (Bass),Clarinet
Pheeroan akLaff   Guest Artist,Drums
Reggie Workman   Guest Artist,Bass
Ralph Peterson   Guest Artist,Drums
Bill Frisell   Guest Artist,Guitar
Edsel Gomez   Piano
Lonnie Plaxico   Bass
Richie Schwarz   Marimba
Joe Berkovitz   Piano
Greta Buck   Violin
Kenny Davis   Bass (Electric)

Technical Credits

Gene Curtis   Engineer
Jim Anderson   Engineer,Mixing
Arthur Moorhead   Producer
Don Byron   Composer
Roger Moutenot   Mixing
Robert Schumann   Composer
James Victore   Design
Cori Wells Braun   Photography
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Duke Ellington   Composer