TK Blue - Latin Bird

[GA Russell]

I recently received a promo of a new album I think many here will like called Latin Bird by alto saxophonist TK Blue. It is bebop played over latin polyrhythms.

There are eleven tracks, eight of which are Charlie Parker songs.

Blue has been a member of Randy Weston's band since 1980, and is now its musical director. This date's band consists of sax, piano, bass, drums and percussion, with Lewis Nash and Steve Turre making guest appearances.

The cd is on the Motema label, which I had never heard of a year ago, but entered my consciousness last year with releases by Gregory Porter and Geri Allen; so maybe Motema is becoming the next Mack Avenue.

Blue will play in New York at the Iridium April 13, and at Twins in Washington May 20-21.

[jazzbo]

I'm a fan of Blue. I 'll look out for this. Thanks.

[Dave James]

I'm a fan of Blue. I 'll look out for this. Thanks.

Emphatic yes. If you're not familiar with this guy, he's well worth checking out. Don't be like I was and assume because of his name, he's some kind of smoothie. He's not.