To alto saxophonist Charles McPherson, Reverence simply means deep respect and admiration, which for him on this new recording is directed toward legendary pianist Barry Harris, who early on, mentored the saxophonist during his early years in Detroit. Captured during a live date at Smoke in NYC, Charles is joined by trumpeter Terell Stafford, pianist Jeb Patton, bassist David Wong and drummer Billy Drummond, in a program of originals, a nod to Arlen & Mercer and McPherson's "Ode to Barry."
From Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, one cut from Charles McPherson’s album Reverence will be featured each morning in the New Day, New Play spotlight on my Daybreak show.
Preview “Ode to Barry” from Charles McPherson’s album Reverence, above.
