Chicago-based Saxophonist Bernard Scavella Releases "A Taste Of Scavella"

Source: Craig Neely
January 21, 2015
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Chicago, IL: Chicago-based reed master Bernard Scavella delivers mightily on his latest, A Taste Of Scavella, an 11-tune recording packed with the best in post bop playing with a freshness to match.

Scavella Scavella's masterful tenor and soprano playing and exceptional writing are on display as he composed nine of the tracks. A Taste Of Scavella also includes

Joe Henderson

saxophone
1937 - 2001

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Kenny Barron

piano
b.1943

" data-original-title="" title="">Kenny Barron's “Sun Shower."

For A Taste Of, Scavella chose a supporting cast of top notch musicians whom he says, “when I decided to make a new recording, I wanted some of Chicago's best musicians to assist and support me in my endeavor. Musicians that were capable of interpreting my material with inspiration, thoughtfulness, and outstanding musicality."

Bandmembers include:

Charlie Johnson is a sparkling and diversified pianist and a first call for those passing through Chicago wanting the best. Here he adds all the right colors and textures with superb inventive soloing.

Bassist

Chuck Webb

" data-original-title="" title="">Chuck Webb has performed with Aretha Franklin,

Ramsey Lewis

piano
1935 - 2022

" data-original-title="" title="">Ramsey Lewis,

David Sanborn

saxophone
1945 - 2024

" data-original-title="" title="">David Sanborn, Al DiMeola,

Grover Washington, Jr.

saxophone
1943 - 1999

" data-original-title="" title="">Grover Washington, Jr.,

Freddie Hubbard

trumpet
1938 - 2008

" data-original-title="" title="">Freddie Hubbard and

McCoy Tyner

piano
1938 - 2020

" data-original-title="" title="">McCoy Tyner and adds all that's necessary in locking in the rhythm.

Robert Shy

drums

" data-original-title="" title="">Robert Shy has been a drummer on the Chicago-area jazz scene (and internationally) since the 1960's. Shy has played and recorded with many jazz greats including

Rahsaan Roland Kirk

woodwinds
1935 - 1977

" data-original-title="" title="">Rahsaan Roland Kirk,

Richie Cole

saxophone, alto
1948 - 2020

" data-original-title="" title="">Richie Cole and

Von Freeman

saxophone, tenor
1922 - 2012

" data-original-title="" title="">Von Freeman and adds all the rhythmic sensitivities to support the music.

With A Taste Of Scavella, whether it's the easy groove of the opener “Hip Bop," the full throttle blowing of “For The Bruh's," or the melodic sweetness of Scavella's soprano on “Starlite," and “Sun Shower," one thing is for sure, if you like your cup of jazz strong and flavorful you'll want a 2nd and 3rd cup of A Taste Of Scavella.

The JazzWeek add date is January 12th, 2015.

A Taste Of Scavella track listing:

Hip Bop (6:49)
For The Bruhs (7:13)
Starlight (6:12)
One For Joe (4:18)
While She Sleeps (7:01)
Serenity (Joe Henderson) (4:37)
Sun Shower (Kenny Barron) (8:42)
Oh My (7:10)
So Now You Know (7:48)
Memories (7:16)
Tappin' (6:35)

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