Ernie Watts - The Long Road Home (1996)

Grammy winning saxophonist Ernie Watts re-releases his third and final audiophile XRCD (extended resolution) via his own Flying Dolphin Records. The Long Road Home reflects my voyage back to the music that inspires me, says Watts.

When doubt and darkness engulf us, the memory of our essence begins to call and we begin our journey back home. Recorded in New York, Watts surrounds himself with superb players; Kenny Barron (piano), Mark Whitfield (guitar) and Reggie Workman (upright bass). Carmen Lundy lends evocative vocals on two tracks. Recorded without drums, the sessions have a mellow, bluesy feel. The disc contains the Charles Mingus classics Goodbye Pork Pie Hat and Nostalgia In Times Square, along with Willow Weep For Me and Lover Man. Watts originals River of Light and the title track further define his respect for the jazz idiom. His composition Birds Idea pays tribute to the great Charlie Parker. - from www.tradebit.com

Tracks:
1. Lover Man (Jimmy Davis/Roger Ramirez/Jimmy Sherman) 7:53
2. At the End of My Rope (Carmen Lundy/June Raynor) 6:47
3. River of Light (Ernie Watts/David Witham) 7:10
4. Nostalgia in Times Square (Charlie Mingus) 4:48
5. Bird's Idea (Ernie Watts) 4:54
6. The Long Road Home (Ernie Watts/David Witham) 5:41
7. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (Charlie Mingus) 5:59

Personnel:
Ernie Watts (Tenor Saxophone)
Kenny Barron (Piano)
Reggie Workman (Double Bass)
Mark Whitfield (Guitar) - 1,2,5,7
Carmen Lundy (Vocals) - 2,8

Ape:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
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