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Rudresh Mahanthappa and His Heroes

By David Bixler | Liner Notes
September 30, 2020
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Rudresh Mahanthappa

saxophone, alto
b.1971

" data-original-title="" title="">Rudresh Mahanthappa's latest recording, Hero Trio, pays tribute to his musical heroes. We spoke to the alto saxophonist about his new trio release featuring

Francois Moutin

bass

" data-original-title="" title="">Francois Moutin on bass and

Rudy Royston

drums

" data-original-title="" title="">Rudy Royston on drums and cymbals and how

Charlie Parker

saxophone, alto
1920 - 1955

" data-original-title="" title="">Charlie Parker,

John Coltrane

saxophone
1926 - 1967

" data-original-title="" title="">John Coltrane,

Ornette Coleman

saxophone, alto
1930 - 2015

" data-original-title="" title="">Ornette Coleman,

Stevie Wonder

vocals
b.1950

" data-original-title="" title="">Stevie Wonder, and yes even

Johnny Cash

guitar and vocals

" data-original-title="" title="">Johnny Cash have influenced his musical world.

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