Wynton Marsalis

by Wynton Marsalis

Overview

Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis's debut on Columbia, recorded when he was only 19, made it clear from the start that he was going to be a major force in jazz. At the time Marsalis (who was originally a bit influenced by Freddie Hubbard) was starting to closely emulate Miles Davis of the mid-'60s and his slightly older brother Branford took Wayne Shorter as his role model. The inclusion of Davis's rhythm section from that era (pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams) on four of the seven selections reinforced the image. The three other numbers feature such up-and-coming talents as pianist Kenny Kirkland, Charles Fambrough or Clarence Seay on bass and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts, helping to launch the rise of the Young Lions. But although not overly original, there is a great deal of outstanding playing on this set, including a definitive version of Tony Williams's "Sister Cheryl" and the long tradeoff between Wynton and Branford on "Hesitation." ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/11/2011
Label:	Columbia Records / Legacy
UPC:	0886975697625

Tracks

1. Father Time
2. I'll Be There When The Time Comes
3. RJ
4. Hesitation
5. Sister Cheryl
6. Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)
7. Twilight

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Wynton Marsalis   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Tony Williams   Guest Artist,Drums
Ron Carter   Guest Artist,Bass
Herbie Hancock   Guest Artist,Piano
Branford Marsalis   Guest Artist,Trumpet,Saxophone
Clarence Seay   Bass
Bill Pierce   Sax (Tenor)
Charles Fambrough   Bass
Jeff "Tain" Watts   Drums
Kenny Kirkland   Piano
Bobby Watson   Sax (Alto)
Ellis Marsalis   Piano
Art Blakey   Drums

Technical Credits

William Coupon   Photography
John Berg   Design
Tomito Ohno   Engineer
Stanley Crouch   Liner Notes
Joe Gastwirt   Mastering
Leslie Bricusse   Composer
Ron Carter   Composer
Sadao Watanabe   Engineer,Second Engineer
Scott Hull   Mastering
R. Carter   Composer
Tim Geelan   Engineer
Tomoo Suzuki   Engineer
Dr. George Butler   Executive Producer
Amy Herot   Reissue Producer
Anthony Newley   Composer
Tony Williams   Composer
Herbie Hancock   Composer,Producer
Nancy Byers   Second Engineer,Engineer
Wynton Marsalis   Composer
Kevin Boutote   Engineer
Tony Meilandt   Production Coordination