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Claxilever by Rodney Whitaker

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Album Title: Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2025

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Recently honored with induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences through his decades-long status as a prolific bassist and preeminent jazz educator,

Rodney Whitaker

bass
b.1968

" data-original-title="" title="">Rodney Whitaker also continues his role as a consummate interpreter of original music, notably through this fruitful association with composer

Gregg Hill

composer / conductor

" data-original-title="" title="">Gregg Hill. Mosaic is the fourth collaboration between the two, and with his vibrant, working band - featuring vocalist

Rockelle Whitaker

" data-original-title="" title="">Rockelle Whitaker, along with trumpeter

Terell Stafford

trumpet
b.1966

" data-original-title="" title="">Terell Stafford, saxophonist

Tim Warfield

saxophone, tenor

" data-original-title="" title="">Tim Warfield, pianist

Rick Roe

piano

" data-original-title="" title="">Rick Roe and drummer

" data-original-title="" title="">Dana Hall �C they imbue Hill��s fresh, idiosyncratic compositions with fiery interaction, deep swing, wise decisions, and a forward-thinking sense of adventure. ��The variety is broad, and the band itself can blow up a storm!�� - WTJU

Tracks

Mosaic; Unknown Ballad; Claxilever; Katie��s Tune; Moonscape; Ray-Dias; Still Life With Tuba; Sloe Gin Fizz; Stargazer; Sunday Special.

Personnel

Rodney Whitaker

bass

Terell Stafford

trumpet

Tim Warfield

saxophone, tenor

Rick Roe

piano

Dana Hall

drums

Additional Personnel

Rockelle Whitaker: vocals.

Reviews

Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill by Paul Rauch

Date featured

February 27, 2025

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