Michel Sardaby / Monty Alexander - Caribbean Duet

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Album Notes - Personnel: Monty Alexander (spoken vocals, piano, whistle); Dave Glasser (alto saxophone); Frank Foster (tenor saxophone); Jon Faddis, E. Dankworth (trumpet); Slide Hampton (trombone); Ira Coleman (acoustic bass); Anthony Jackson (electric bass); Herlin Riley, Steve Ferrone (drums); Robert Thomas Jr. (hand drums); Othello Molineax (steel drums); Marjorie Whylie (percussion).Producers: David Chesky, Monty Alexander, Mark Van Den Bergh.Recorded at Mastersound, Astoria, Queens, New York on June 3 & 4, 1992. Includes liner notes by Monty Alexander.Personnel: Monty Alexander (whistling, piano); Dave Glasser, David Glasser (alto saxophone); Frank Foster (tenor saxophone); E. Dankworth, Jon Faddis (trumpet); Slide Hampton (trombone); Ira Coleman (acoustic bass); Anthony Jackson (electric bass); Othello Molineax (drums, steel drum); Herlin Riley, Robert Thomas, Jr., Steve Ferrone (drums); Othello Molineaux (steel drum); Marjorie Whylie (percussion).Liner Note Author: Monty Alexander.Recording information: Master Sound Astoria Studios, Astoria, Queens, NY (06/03/1992-06/04/1992); Mastersound, Astoria Queens, NY (06/03/1992-06/04/1992).Editor: Jeremy Kipnis.Photographers: Jay Manis; Stanley Schnier.Unknown Contributor Role: Marjorie Whylie.Arranger: Slide Hampton.First-rate example of connecting diverse styles and traditions. Alexander, a solid soloist well versed in Caribbean music, integrates rhythms from the islands into his solos, yet retains the jazz edge and drive. A great supporting cast as well which includes Slide Hampton and Jon Faddis. ~ Ron Wynn

Editorial Reviews
...his is a joyous, full-bodied style...CARIBBEAN CIRCLE is my favorite Monty Alexander performance so far, and it should appeal to jazz fans and audiophiles alike...
Stereophile (19930201)

Stereo original digita recording by Sony system (16 bit). Recording. Manufaactured in France. Jazz pianists Michel Sardaby and Monty Alexander collaborate with impressive results on this nine-track album.
Personnel: Michel Sardaby (piano).