David Ware S. -Balladware -Thirsty Ear CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "Yesterdays"

02. "Dao"

03. "Autumn Leaves"

04. "Godspelized"

05. "Sentient compassion"

06. "Tenderly"

07. "Angel Eyes"

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Perhaps one of avant garde jazz's most important horn players, David S Ware is still spreading the gospel with his newest album, BALLADWARE. This session reveals a rariofided side of the now defunct David S Ware Quartet, whose beauty and majesty transcends all notions of free jazz.

Recorded in the Summer of 1999 New York City, New York All songs published by Ghandarvasphere/Daswa (ASCAP), except: "Yesterdays" by Otto Harbach & Jerome Kern (ASCAP) published by Universal Polygram International, "Autumn Leaves" by Joseph Kozma, John Mercer and Jacque Andres M. Prevert (ASCAP) published by Morley Music Co., and "Tenderly", by Walter Gross and Jack Lawrence (ASCAP), published by Edwin H. Morris & Co. Inc. This album is an offering to Ganesh and dedicated to Mikuro (1994-2006). ©&?2006 Thirsty Ear Recordings

"Balladware" is a captivating CD release by the renowned saxophonist David S. Ware, produced by Thirsty Ear. This album showcases Ware's profound ability to reinterpret classic ballads with emotional depth and technical mastery, offering listeners an immersive jazz experience that blends tradition with avant-garde innovation. The tracks highlight his expressive tenor saxophone tone and intuitive improvisational skills, supported by a stellar ensemble of accomplished musicians. David S. Ware was celebrated for pushing the boundaries of modern jazz; throughout his career, he released numerous acclaimed albums and collaborated with legends such as Matthew Shipp and William Parker. His work has been praised for its spiritual intensity and groundbreaking approach to free jazz. Thirsty Ear is a respected label known for championing innovative artists in contemporary music, particularly within the Blue Series which explores new directions in jazz.

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3571732

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