Trumpeter Greg Gisbert leads an impressive septet through a set of challenging material on this program. His playing is excellent as are his two originals, which are performed along with a pair from pianist Janice Friedman (including the witty "The Love Dirge"), Maria Schneider's "Waltz for Toots," and three jazz standards. The music is post-bop jazz that occasionally sounds a bit (during the ensembles) like Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and sometimes looks back toward classic bebop. The solos are mostly quite advanced, with each of the horn players having their spots (tenor saxophonist Tim Ries is particularly impressive). The versatile Greg Gisbert, who is sometimes quite fiery, deserves to be much better known. ~ Scott Yanow
this is Gisbert's 3rd Criss Cross album - he's joined on a four-horn front line by 3 of New York's finest - Conrad Herwig, Tim Ries, Jon Gordon & Greg Gisbert, as well as a 3-piece rhythm section
Recorded in New York, New York on December 27, 1996.
Recording information: RPM Studio, New York, NY (12/27/1996).
Personnel: Greg Gisbert (trumpet, flugelhorn); Jon Gordon (soprano & alto saxophones); Tim Ries (soprano & tenor saxophones, flute); Conrad Herwig (trombone); Janice Friedman (piano); Jay Anderson (bass); Gregory Hutchinson (drums).
Greg Gisbert - Court Jester Songs
| 1 | Robyn Song
Conrad Herwig, Greg Gisbert / Conrad Herwig / Tim Ries / Jon Gordon / Janice Friedman / Jay Anderson / Greg Hutchinson, Greg Hutchinson, Janice Friedman, Jay Anderson, Jon Gordon, Tim Ries | | | |
| 2 | Love Dirge
Conrad Herwig, Greg Gisbert / Conrad Herwig / Tim Ries / Jon Gordon / Janice Friedman / Jay Anderson / Greg Hutchinson, Greg Hutchinson, Janice Friedman, Jay Anderson, Jon Gordon, Tim Ries | | | |
| 3 | Court Jester
Conrad Herwig, Greg Gisbert / Conrad Herwig / Tim Ries / Jon Gordon / Janice Friedman / Jay Anderson / Greg Hutchinson, Greg Hutchinson, Janice Friedman, Jay Anderson, Jon Gordon, Tim Ries | | | |
| 4 | Soft Snow
Conrad Herwig, Greg Gisbert / Conrad Herwig / Tim Ries / Jon Gordon / Janice Friedman / Jay Anderson / Greg Hutchinson, Greg Hutchinson, Janice Friedman, Jay Anderson, Jon Gordon, Tim Ries | | | |
| 5 | Smile * See All 2
Conrad Herwig, Greg Gisbert / Conrad Herwig / Tim Ries / Jon Gordon / Janice Friedman / Jay Anderson / Greg Hutchinson, Greg Hutchinson, Janice Friedman, Jay Anderson, Jon Gordon, Tim Ries | 7:46 | | (From different album) |
| 6 | My Ideal
Conrad Herwig, Greg Gisbert / Conrad Herwig / Tim Ries / Jon Gordon / Janice Friedman / Jay Anderson / Greg Hutchinson, Greg Hutchinson, Janice Friedman, Jay Anderson, Jon Gordon, Tim Ries | | | |
| 7 | Waltz for Toots
Conrad Herwig, Greg Gisbert / Conrad Herwig / Tim Ries / Jon Gordon / Janice Friedman / Jay Anderson / Greg Hutchinson, Greg Hutchinson, Janice Friedman, Jay Anderson, Jon Gordon, Tim Ries | | | |
| 8 | Dizzy Atmosphere
Conrad Herwig, Greg Gisbert / Conrad Herwig / Tim Ries / Jon Gordon / Janice Friedman / Jay Anderson / Greg Hutchinson, Greg Hutchinson, Janice Friedman, Jay Anderson, Jon Gordon, Tim Ries | | | |
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