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Bassist, composer, educator Jay Anderson (b. in California) is so much in demand that it is difficult to come up with any distinguished musicians who have not had Jay in their band for gigs and/or recordings.

Here on his 92nd appearance on SteepleChase the label has the pleasure of showcasing Jay Anderson as the frontline soloist/leader. Anderson with dazzling ability to create musical landscape presents 11 tracks with diversity unified by the deep resonance of a double bass superior.

“Mr. Anderson has a melodic sense that effectively shapes his solos and adds subtle touches to his accompaniments.” – John S. Wilson, The New York Times

“A most imaginative and sympathetic bassist.” – The Observer

Track listing:

1. Deepscape
2. Shades Of Jazz
3. Rothko Chapel (5th Movement)
4. Southern Smiles
5. And So It Goes
6. Time Of The Barracudas
7. Sweet And Lovely
8. Momentum
9. Witchi-Tai-To
10. The Mighty Sword
11. Tennessee Waltz

Personnel:

• Jay Anderson – bass
• Billy Drewes – alto, soprano, bass clarinet (2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10)
• Kirk Knuffke – cornet (2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10)
• Matt Wilson – drums (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
• Frank Kimbrough – harmonium (3, 9, 11)
• Rogério Boccato – percussion (3, 6, 7, 9)

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Released: April 15, 2019
Label: SteepleChase SCCD 31870