Gratitude

Jazz · 2001 · 13 tracks

Gratitude

Stylistic empathy. Potter channels the ghosts of saxophone legends through a modern lens, backed by an elite, telepathic quartet.

It's like a guided tour through the history of the saxophone by the guy who currently plays it best.

A scholarly yet deeply soulful exploration of musical lineage and personal identity.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks

01

The Source - for John Coltrane

6:39

02

Shadow - for Joe Henderson

5:50

03

Sun King - for Sonny Rollins

7:02

04

High Noon - for Eddie Harris

8:21

05

Eurydice - for Wayne Shorter

6:02

06

The Mind's Eye Intro

0:44

07

The Mind's Eye - for Michael Brecker and Joe Lovano

7:15

08

Gratitude

3:08

09

The Visitor - for Lester Young

7:41

10

Body & Soul - for Coleman Hawkins

5:31

11

Star Eyes - for Charlie Parker

5:23

12

Vox Humana - for Ornette Coleman

5:27

13

What's New - for the Current Generation

2:24

Moments Worth Waiting For

The transition from the haunting bass clarinet on 'The Source' into a soaring tenor solo that mirrors Coltrane's spiritual intensity.

Brian Blade's subtle, skittering brushwork providing a nervous energy underneath the melodic grace of 'Shadow'.

The unaccompanied, breathy intro to 'Body & Soul' that feels like a direct conversation with the ghost of Coleman Hawkins.

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