For the People

by Pharez Whitted

Overview

Chicago native Pharez Whitted may not have garnered the attention of New York-based trumpeters, but he has built an impressive career over several decades. For the People features his working band (saxophonist Eddie Bayard, guitarist Bobby Broom, pianist Ron Perrillo, bassist Dennis Carroll, and drummer Greg Artry), playing his compositions. "Watusi Boogaloo" is a perfect opener, as Whitted develops a hip groove and features the entire band. Bayard switches to soprano sax for the powerful yet relaxing "If They Could Only See," featuring the leader's brief yet effective solo. Perrillo moves to electric piano for the funky "Another Kind of Blues," a sassy number with tight unison lines. Whitted's muted horn and Broom's spacious guitar make up the centerpiece of the subdued ballad "For the People." The brisk "Keep the Faith" has a brisk urban groove, set up with an energetic vamp and featuring a burning tenor sax solo by Bayard in addition to Broom's intricate bop flight. Pharez Whitted's For the People is a feast for the ears. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	10/16/2012
Label:	Origin
UPC:	0805558262425
Rank:	126901

Tracks

1. Watusi Boogaloo
2. If They Could Only See
3. Another Kinda Blues
4. Freedom Song
5. For the People
6. It Is What It Is
7. Sad Eyes
8. Keep the Faith
9. The Unbroken Promise
10. Venture
11. Hope Springs Eternal

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Pharez Whitted   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Dennis Carroll   Bass
Bobby Broom   Guitar
Eddie Bayard   Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Greg Artry   Drums
Ron Perrillo   Keyboards,Piano

Technical Credits

Andrew Scalini   Cover Photo
Bobby Broom   Producer
John Bishop   Cover Design
Pharez Whitted   Composer,Producer
Gary Mielke   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering