Dean Johnson, Mark Sherman, Allen Farnham, Joe Magnarelli, Tim Horner - Family First

Explorations (My tribute to the constant influence John Coltrane has on music in this world. My interpretation of the “sheets of sound” concept Coltrane so ingeniously invented into the art of improvisation. How revolutionary at the time for Trane to use the pedal poin)

Fantasize (Inspired a bit by the great jazz guitarist Pat Metheny it lends itself to all listeners. Although it is out of the post bop style of this and other CD’s I’ve done, for me it has the spirit that makes this group shine.)

Family First (A concept I’ve lived my life by. I think many do. The melody written for what I call the “sound” of this band. The Flugelhorn, and Vibes in unison. It has become what makes this band sound so warm and lends itself to listeners. The intro-vamp which is par)

With Hope (For me the melody is what makes this tune. The flugelhorn, vibes bring this)

Wapango (I’ve had the honor of working on occasion with the great Paquito D’Rivera.)

Lazy Autumn (Once again, I asked Allen Farnham to write a couple of things for this)

Symmetrical (is titled because of the symmetrical nature of it’s form: it has three)

Punjab (This bands’ interpretation of the great Joe Henderson classic—just a tune I’ve)

We'll Be Together Again (Thoughtfully arranged by Allen Farnham. On this)

A New Blue (Some tunes live forever and I think this is one of them: the Jimmy Heath)