John Sneider Panorama CD

A mainstream yet quite unpredictable release from the superb trumpet/flugelhorn player John Sneider. Four cuts feature him in the company of organist Larry Goldings, guitarist John Hart, and drummer Andy Watson. Five others feature Sneider and Watson with pianist David Berkman and bassist Dwayne Burno. Saxophonist Chris Potter and trombonist David Gibson add color and incisive solos on three tunes, and guitarist Bob Sneider, the leader's brother, appears on three as well. Highlights include Sneider's creative look at two Coltrane classics, "Giant Steps" and "Cousin Mary," as well as a closing, multi-meter rendition of Randy Weston's "Hi-Fly" and a compelling take on the semi-obscure ballad "Lucky to Be Me." Sneider's originals range from the opening title track, a bright and optimistic waltz, to the funky "Wooly Mammoth," the slow, modified minor blues "Patience Is a Virtue," and the harmonically tricky bossa nova "Alexicon," dedicated to fellow trumpeter Alex Norris. Chris Potter's bass clarinet work on "The Little Horses," an adapted folk song, is particularly inspired, as is Bob Sneider's unaccompanied intro on "Lucky to Be Me." ~ David R. Adler

flugelhorn/trumpeter presents his debut album, assembling two all-star groups to back him up: the first contains trumpet, Hammond B-3, guitar & drums, while on the second, he replaces the organ with piano & adds the powerful saxophonist Chris Potter & tr

Recorded at Current Sounds Studios, New York, New York between June 9, 1999 and January 9, 2000. Liner notes by John Sneider.

Personnel: John Sneider (trumpet, flugelhorn); David Gibson (trombone); David Berkman (piano); Andy Watson (drums).

Audio Mixers: John Sneider; Bob Ward.

Liner Note Authors: John La Barbera; John Sneider.

Recording information: Current Sounds, New York, NY (06/09/1999/01/09/2000).

Arranger: John Sneider.

Personnel: John Sneider (trumpet, flugelhorn); Chris Potter (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet); David Gibson (trombone); David Berkman (piano); Larry Goldings (Hammond B-3 organ); John Hart, Bob Sneider (guitar); Dwayne Burno (bass); Andy Watson (drums).