Album Notes

THE GOOD WORDS:

The Chris Greene Quartet, led by tenor + soprano saxophonist Chris Greene, continues to bring tight, high-end musicianship combined with a floetic mastery of good song structure...These guys are serious players...Merge is a fun vibrant jazz album that’s got a ton of smart playing without going over your head. Instead it draws you in, gives you some great rhythms and flow combined with strong playing from every member in the band. Merge is just one more reminder to jazz fans everywhere why the Chris Greene Quartet is still on the rise." - Hadji Williams, Knock the Hustle.

...Greene performs throughout, with such a confidence and contagious joy that it's easy to see why any musician worth his weight in salt would want to perform with him. There's nothing better than listening to music performed by musicians who aren't afraid to take a chance, but who also treat the music with respect. Such is the way of the Chris Greene Quartet. Merge is a solid record from a solid group of musicians. - Bridget Arnwine, AllAboutJazz.com

Chris Greene - saxophones
Damian Espinosa - piano, keyboards
Marc Piane - acoustic bass
Tyrone Blair - drums, percussion

Produced by Chris Greene for Cee Gee Music
Co-produced by Marc Piane
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Todd Carter
Recorded August 2-4, 2009 and mixed August 17 & 24, 2009 @ Experimental Sound Studios (Chicago, IL)
Design & layout: Ethan Sellers
Liner notes: Steve Hashimoto
CG pic: Michelle Geoga/Unfocused Photography
Cover pic: Matt Johnson