Forever

by Jimmy Greene

Overview

Forever marks the second release on the Criss Cross label by tenor saxophonist Jimmy Greene. These eight tracks embrace both traditional and fresh arrangements guided by a spiritual nature. The interpretations of "Old Rugged Cross" and Duke Ellington's "Come Sunday" are compelling, as is "You Make Me Feel Brand New," originally recorded by the Stylistics and not necessarily thought of as a spiritual, but in this context the song fits perfectly. Of the five Greene originals, "In Many Tongues" and "Power" are standouts given the overtly celebratory concept and execution backed by a powerful rhythm section of Xavier Davis on piano, John Benitez on bass, and Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums, Greene and his cohorts' reverence is obvious but thankfully not overbearing; they never forget that this is a jazz date and supposed to swing. ~ Al Campbell

Product Details

Release Date:	02/17/2004
Label:	Criss Cross
UPC:	8712474124527
Rank:	137105

Tracks

1. Old Rugged Cross
2. In Many Tongues
3. Come Sunday
4. Forever
5. NMG
6. You Make Me Feel Brand New
7. Power
8. He Is Lord

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jimmy Greene   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Jeff "Tain" Watts   Guest Artist,Drums
Xavier Davis   Piano
John Benitez   Bass

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Gildas Bocle   Photography
Thom Bell   Composer
Gerry Teekens   Producer,Cover Design
Linda Creed   Composer
Xavier Davis   Group Member
H. Bloemendaal   Cover Design
Geoff Burke   Liner Notes
K. Hasselpflug   Executive Producer
Duke Ellington   Composer
John Benitez   Group Member
Jeff "Tain" Watts   Group Member
Max Bolleman   Engineer
Jimmy Greene   Composer,Group Member