Watch What You're Doing

by Herlin Riley

Overview

On Herlin Riley's debut as a leader, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra's drummer enlisted the services of fellow LCJO band members, trumpeter Ryan Kisor, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, saxophonist Victor Goines, pianist Farid Barron, and bassist Rodney Whitaker, to perform nine Riley originals and one by Whitaker, a heartfelt tribute to pianist John Lewis. Whether it be second line, swing, or Latin, Riley plays it and plays it well, having learned many of the grooves while growing up in New Orleans. Kisor appears on only two selections, the hard bopping "New York Walk" and the finger popping "Soscalalah Blues," but makes the most of both appearances, while Goines stands out on both tenor and baritone saxophones. Other favorites include the title track, which alternates between a variation of the second line beat and swing, and "Myrosa's Mirage," a medium swinger in 5/4 with a 6/4 bridge. This is an excellent debut from a veteran musician that was worth waiting for. ~ Greg Turner

Product Details

Release Date:	02/08/2000
Label:	Criss Cross
UPC:	8712474117925
Rank:	107675

Tracks

1. Watch What You're Doing
2. New York Walk
3. John Lewis
4. Soscalalah Blues
5. Sunshine in My Pocket
6. Coodie Coo
7. Warm All Over
8. Myrosa's Mirage
9. Blood Groove

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Herlin Riley   Primary Artist,Drums
Victor Goines   Guest Artist,Clarinet,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano),Sax (Baritone)
Rodney Whitaker   Guest Artist,Bass
Wycliffe Gordon   Guest Artist,Trombone
Ryan Kisor   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Farid Barron   Piano

Technical Credits

Ted Panken   Liner Notes
Rodney Whitaker   Composer
Max Bolleman   Engineer
Gildas Bocle   Photography
Herlin Riley   Composer
Gerry Teekens   Producer,Cover Design
H. Bloemendaal   Cover Design
K. Hasselpflug   Executive Producer