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Chris Greene Quartet: PlaySPACE 2: Play Harder
ByGreene's own "Samba Fu Maga," the only one not recorded at Space, is taut and swinging, brimming with passion and bold hues. Greene states the main motif with his muscular tenor, tinged with gritty vibrato. He launches into an intricate and fluid improvisation which remains within the composition's spirit while vibrantly embellishing it. Pianist
Damian Espinosa
pianoDrummer
Steve Corley
drumsMarc Piane
bassb.1974
Greene showcases his versatility by interpreting material from varying sources. In addition to the standard "Caravan" and a bluesy rendition of country singer Hank Williams' "You Win Again," he includes an effervescent take on keyboardist

George Duke
piano1946 - 2013
With its distinctly stylish cover, courtesy of artist Eric Jimenez, which matches the music within, this is another, uniformly superb album from Chris Greene and his colleagues. The originals are refreshingly novel and relevant while the covers are uniquely interpreted and respectfully deconstructed. This is yet another high point in a discography replete with them. ">
Track Listing
Divers (intro); Divers; Caravan; No Setlist!; Samba Fu Maga; Omi (Fresh Water); You Win Again.
Personnel
Additional Instrumentation
Chris Greene: percussion (6); Damian Espinosa: percussion (6); Marc Piane: percussion (6); Steve Corley: percussion (6).
Album information
Title: PlaySPACE 2: Play Harder | Year Released: 2022 | Record Label: Single Malt Recordings
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