VINCENT HERRING - Folklore (1994)

Known mainly for his session playing, Vincent Herring has released Folklore under his own name, recorded live at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York City. Herring has played with Art Blakey, Horace Silver and Dizzy Gillespie among many historical giants. On Folklore, he puts together an impressive band, including some of the new, major talents in jazz: Cyrus Chestnut (piano), Ira Coleman (bass), Carl Allen (drums) and promising Scott Wendholt (trumpet). The band is tight, and plays with soulfulness and swing. The music is enjoyable and makes for a pleasant listen, yet doesn't break any new ground. Highlights from the set include the thoughtful "Theme for Delores," the fine Wendholt composition, "Window of Opportunity" and the fast-paced cover of Hank Mobley's "This I Dig of You." Of the players, Chestnut continues to impress as one of today's best pianists and provides the most interesting material on this set. Folklore is a solid effort. It will please many fans of live, bop-oriented jazz and not offend any. - Brian Bartolini

Tracks
1. Folklore (Vincent Herring)
2. Theme for Delores (Vincent Herring)
3. The Girl Next Door (Youmans/Harbach/Greene)
4. Romantic Journey (C. Chestnut)
5. Fountainhead (Vincent Herring)
6. Window of Opportunity (S. Wendholt)
7. This I Dig of You (H. Mobley)
8. Mo's Theme (R. Bargad)

VINCENT HERRING alto & soprano saxophone
SCOTT WENDHOLT trumpet
CYRUS CHESTNUT piano
IRA COLEMAN bass
CARL ALLEN drums

Recorded live at the Village Vanguard, New York November 26-28, 1993
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