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SF Jazz Collective, Vol. 2

SF Jazz Collective
1 disc

1. Moment's Notice
2. Naima
3. Scrambled Eggs
4. Half Full
5. 2 and 2
6. Crescent
7. Africa
8. Development
Additional Info

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 79930
Credits

Producer Jeff Cressman; Joshua Redman; Jeff Cressman
Engineer Jeff Cressman; Christopher Willis; Leslie Ann Jones; Sandy Palmer Grassi
SF Jazz Collective: Matt Penman (bass instrument); Isaac Smith , Eric Harland, Joshua Redman, Miguel Zenn, Nicholas Payton, Renee Rosnes, Bobby Hutcherson.
Personnel: Miguel Zenn (flute, alto saxophone); Joshua Redman (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Nicholas Payton (trumpet); Isaac Smith (trombone); Renee Rosnes (piano); Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone, marimba); Eric Harland (drums).
Audio Mixer: Jeff Cressman.
Liner Note Author: Bob Blumenthal.
Recording information: Chicago Symphony Center; Lincoln Center; Skywalker Ranch.
Photographer: Jay Blakesberg.
Arranger: Gil Goldstein.
The second album from this all-star San Francisco-based octet, which was formed in 2004 by saxophonist Joshua Redman, features a stellar live set of post-bop that includes the John Coltrane compositions "Naima" and "Moment's Notice," as well as originals like "Scrambled Eggs" and "Development." Featured musicians include the vibes player Bobby Hutcherson and the trumpeter Nicholas Peyton.
Critic Reviews

Down Beat (p.89) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "They're out of the gate at full speed on 'Moment's Notice,' with tight execution while leaving room for burning solos by trombonist Isaac Smith and trumpeter Nicholas Payton."