This is Texas-born tenor sax giant Billy Harper captured on tour in Europe in 1979. Mr Harper's gorgeous tone drives a highly energetic quintet featuring a young Fred Hersch on piano, Everett Hollins on trumpet, Louie "Mbiki" Spears on bass and Horace Arnold on drums. A beautiful live document from the Post-Bop era!
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Recorded January 24 & 25, 1979 at Barigozzi Studios, Milano.
"In Europe" is a remarkable LP by the Billy Harper Quintet, released under the esteemed Soul Note label. This album captures the quintessence of live jazz performance, recorded during an electrifying European tour in 1989. The record showcases Harper?s powerful tenor saxophone and his ensemble's dynamic interplay, blending post-bop intensity with spiritual depth. Each track unfolds with emotional resonance and technical brilliance, making this LP a must-have for any serious jazz collector. Soul Note, renowned for its dedication to authentic jazz recordings since its founding in Italy in 1979, has been instrumental in documenting some of the genre?s most innovative artists and sessions. Billy Harper himself is celebrated as one of modern jazz?s leading saxophonists; his career includes collaborations with legends like Art Blakey and Max Roach, as well as acclaimed albums such as "Capra Black." With "In Europe," listeners are treated to both masterful improvisation and profound musical storytelling.
