Conversin' With the Elders

by James Carter

Overview

The brilliant saxophonist James Carter and his quartet (which also includes pianist Craig Taborn, bassist Jaribu Shahid and drummer Tani Tabbal) welcome some of Carter's musical heroes as guests throughout Conversin' with the Elders. Carter matches wits with the eccentric trumpeter Lester Bowie on "Freereggaehibop" and the often-hilarious "Atitled Valse"; he also features the legendary (but rarely recorded) Detroit altoist Larry Smith on "Parker's Mood," showcases Count Basie veterans Harry "Sweets" Edison and Buddy Tate on two swing standards apiece (Tate's work on clarinet during "Blue Creek" is memorable), and interacts with baritonist Hamiet Bluiett on "Naima" and an Anthony Braxton march. Switching between tenor, alto, baritone and bass clarinet, Carter makes each of his guests feel at home while pushing them to stretch themselves. A consistently colorful and generally swing-oriented set. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/04/1996
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678290824
Rank:	137865

Tracks

1. Freereggaehibop
2. Parker's Mood
3. Lester Leaps In
4. Naima
5. Blue Creek
6. Centerpiece
7. Composition #40q
8. Moten Swing
9. Atitled Valse

Album Credits

Performance Credits

James Carter   Primary Artist,Baritone,Saxophone,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone),Clarinet (Bass)
Hamiet Bluiett   Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Saxophone,Sax (Baritone)
Harry "Sweets" Edison   Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Trumpet
Buddy Tate   Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Clarinet,Sax (Tenor),Clarinet (Bass)
Lester Bowie   Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Trumpet
Larry Smith   Featured Artist,Sax (Alto)
Craig Taborn   Piano
Jaribu Shahid   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Tani Tabbal   Drums

Technical Credits

Ted Jensen   Mastering
Bennie Moten   Composer
James Carter   Arranger,Composer
Joe Ferla   Mixing,Engineer
John Coltrane   Composer
Charlie Parker   Composer
John Handy   Composer
Lester Bowie   Composer
Lester Young   Composer
Michael O'Reilly   Engineer
Buddy Tate   Composer
Yves Beauvais   Producer
Anthony Braxton   Composer
Buster Moten   Composer
Rachael Fite   Production Coordination
Chris Albert   Mixing,Mixing Assistant
Barbara Lipke   Assistant Engineer
F. Scott Schafer   Photography
Larry Freemantle   Art Direction
Harry "Sweets" Edison   Composer