| From Dexter Gordon to Freddie Hubbard to Santana through to his recent critically-acclaimed "Gratitude," Hadley Caliman's 78 years has been filled with the kind of personal achievement that all creative artists strive for. On "Straight Ahead," Caliman visits some of his favorite tunes including his old friend Harold Land's "Rapture," the Lee Morgan classic "Totem Pole," and with his own original "Cigar Eddie," he provides a spirited opening to another classic recording. Featuring his working Seattle band with trumpeter Thomas Marriott, pianist Eric Verlinde, Phil Sparks on bass, and Matt Jorgensen on drums, "Straight Ahead" is another clear example of a living legend in top form.
DISCOGRAPHY:
PERSONNEL:
Hadley Caliman - saxophone
Thomas Marriott - trumpet
Bill Anschell / Eric Verlinde - piano
Phil Sparks - bass
Matt Jorgensen / D'Vonne Lewis - drums
PRESS AND REVIEWS:
"Caliman's many fans will welcome this overdue date for the bristling tenor man."
- GEORGE FENDEL
"...Caliman and trumpeter/producer Thomas Marriott make merry with gliding solos and warm bonhomie"
- Forrest Dylan Bryant, JAZZ TIMES
"Hadley Caliman returns with a bang."
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