Title: Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill Artist: Rodney Whitaker Label: Origin Records Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 805558291227 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2025-02-28 Number of Discs: 1
Recently honored with induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences through his decades-long status as a prolific bassist and preeminent jazz educator, Rodney Whitaker also continues his role as a consummate interpreter of original music, notably through this fruitful association with composer Gregg Hill. Mosaic is the fourth collaboration between the two, and with his vibrant, working band - featuring vocalist Rockelle Whitaker, along with trumpeter Terell Stafford, saxophonist Tim Warfield, pianist Rick Roe and drummer Dana Hall - they imbue Hill's fresh, idiosyncratic compositions with fiery interaction, deep swing, wise decisions, and a forward-thinking sense of adventure. A stone cold master class - so heart felt and spirited it just transcends all boundaries. Killer stuff - Midwest Record"The variety is broad, and the band itself can blow up a storm!" WTJU
Tracks: 1.1 Mosaic 1.2 Unknown Ballad 1.3 Claxilever 1.4 Katie's Tune 1.5 Moonscape 1.6 Ray-Dias 1.7 Still Life with Tuba 1.8 Sloe Gin Fizz 1.9 Stargazer 1.10 Sunday Special
