See also Andrew Hill's "Lift Every Voice" session; the crack rhythm section with Richard Davis. The title track is along the the lines of a slow Afro-samba. The percussion part is intricate. As I understand it, Mr. Waits visited Brazil. The Mosaic Select MS-016 sessions are also worthwhile.
Many thanks Vinnie! Here in Australia we’re so isolated from the international scene. During the 1980’s a concert by Chico Freeman’s group (live at Ronny Scott’s) was televised on public TV and it was amazing for us to see Freddie Waits playing. I still remember being blown away by his incredibly funky articulation. Thanks again
See also Andrew Hill's "Lift Every Voice" session; the crack rhythm section with Richard Davis. The title track is along the the lines of a slow Afro-samba. The percussion part is intricate. As I understand it, Mr. Waits visited Brazil. The Mosaic Select MS-016 sessions are also worthwhile.
Kenny Barron’s New York Attitude is a personal favorite. Burning trio with Waits and Rufus Reid!
Many thanks Vinnie! Here in Australia we’re so isolated from the international scene. During the 1980’s a concert by Chico Freeman’s group (live at Ronny Scott’s) was televised on public TV and it was amazing for us to see Freddie Waits playing. I still remember being blown away by his incredibly funky articulation. Thanks again
Great essay, vinnie. I feel inspired to revisit some of these and check out some new ones. Have you heard mustang by Donald Byrd?
Thanks for your article. Freddie Waits is one of my favorite drummers.
Worth mentioning in his discography : Kenny Barron's trio album "Sunset to dawn, and Bunky Green's "Places we've never been" (among many others)
Superb
Thank you Simon!