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Going Far Away with Jim Snidero

By David Bixler | Liner Notes
March 8, 2023
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In his early twenties, saxophonist Jim Snidero had surrounded himself with the music of the

John Coltrane

saxophone
1926 - 1967

" data-original-title="" title="">John Coltrane quartet and the

" data-original-title="" title="">Miles Davis quintet, however upon moving to New York City forty years ago and coming face to face with the tradition, he did an about face and dedicated himself to the pursuit of bebop. In the last decade he has used the foundation of the tradition do give breadth to more contemporary leanings. His new recording, Far Far Away featuring

Kurt Rosenwinkel

guitar
b.1970

" data-original-title="" title="">Kurt Rosenwinkel is the latest offering in this path.

This episode features music from?Jim Snidero's Far Far Away?(Savant Records).

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