Ready Everyday

by Keefe Jackson's Fast Citizens

Overview

Tenor-saxophonist Keefe Jackson and his sextet show impressive versatility within the genre of post-bop/avant-garde jazz throughout Ready Everyday. While some of the free bop selections are reminiscent of the early Ornette Coleman Quartet, there are also sound explorations, intense ensembles, and hard-swinging and unusual tone colors. Keefe Jackson's compositions sometimes hint at his early infatuation with klezmer and Eastern European music. Cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm alternates between emulating a higher-tone bass and soloing like a rock guitarist. With cornetist Josh Berman taking impressive solos, altoist Aram Shelton showing a strong ability to swing without being tied to chord changes, and stimulating support and commentary supplied by bassist Anton Hatwich and drummer Frank Rosaly, this is a consistently intriguing and creative set full of surprises. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	10/24/2006
Label:	Delmark
UPC:	0038153057121
Rank:	244087

Tracks

1. Ready Everyday
2. Signs
3. Band Theme
4. Blackout
5. Saying Yes
6. Pax Urbanum
7. Course

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Keefe Jackson's Fast Citizens   Primary Artist
Aram Shelton   Sax (Alto)
Josh Berman   Cornet
Anton Hatwich   Bass
Keefe Jackson   Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Robert G. Koester   Audio Production,Producer,Supervisor
Fred Lonberg-Holm   Composer
Larry Kart   Liner Notes
Eric Butkus   Engineer
Keefe Jackson   Composer
Aram Shelton   Composer