If You are looking for a super commercial recording by one of the major labels latest over hyped,flavor of the month artists then this is not the recording for you.If you like your music pure,spontanous,and from the hart,then this is a recording that you must have.It is a timeless historical document.There was no time to rehurse,no sheet music.Robert begins by saying to the other band members"Hi,my name is Robert Stewart",he puts his horn in his mouth and all hell breaks loose.Recorded live at the Billy Higgin's workshop,also known as The World Stage.At the time of this recording the World Stage had to be considered the most important jazz venue on planet earth.Located in Los Angeles in the hart of the African American community,this humble venue became the favorite hangout for all of major jazz artists from around the world and a secound home for Robert Stewart.Listen closely and you will hear what a real jazz audience sounds like.They are as much apart of the recording as the muscians.It was the perfect inviorment for the young tenor giant from the Bay Area.All the planets were in line on this one night during this special time at this special place.
"The Movement" (In limited release) is THE FINAL recording of the most recorded drummer in Jazz history; The legendary BILLY HIGGINS. This recording is a dedication and salutation to his everlasting STRENGTH, HONOR, NOBILITY, and to the completion of his mission.
The Movement was recorded live at the World
Stage Performance Workshop Friday July 28,and Saturday July 29th,2000.
WHAT DO THE GIANTS OF JAZZ SAY ABOUT DR. ROBERT STEWART?
WYNTON MARSALIS:
"Robert Stewart is truly a unique voice on the saxophone in this day."
DIZZY GILLESPIE:
"Robert Stewart is one of the best of the young players that I have heard."
MAX ROACH:
"You don't just hear Robert; You FEEL him!"
PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON:
"Robert Stewart is AMAZING!"
BILLY HIGGINS:
"Robert has done his homework. When you hear him, you hear the entire history of the tenor saxophone; He is perhaps, the most important artist to come along in decades!"
PHAROAH SANDERS:
"I knew that the spirit was strong with him the first time that I heard him."
AL McKIBBON (bassist on "The Movement")
"This was the most fun that I have had in 50 years. this kid is the real deal!"
DR. ROBERT STEWART HAS PERFORMED AND OR RECORDED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
President Bill Clinton, Wynton Marsalis, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, McCoy Tyner, Doc Cheatham, Benny Golson, Jimmy Smith, Pharaoh Sanders, Eddie Harris, Freddie Hubbard, Milt Jackson, Billy Higgins, Donald Byrd, Barry Harris, George Coleman, Branford Marsalis, David Murray, Kenny Kirkland, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Bobby Hutcherson, Pony Poindexter, Big Jay McNeely, John Lee Hooker, John Handy, Donald "Duck" Bailey, Freddie Redd, Jon Faddis, Billy Mitchell, Etta Jones, Cassandra Wilson, Ernie Andrews, Eddie Moore, George Cables, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ray Drummond, Benny Green, David Sanchez, Lew Tabakin, Joe Lovano, Chico Freeman, Roy Hargrove, Marcus Roberts, John Hendricks, Les McCann, Cyrus Chestnut/Donald Harrison, Joshua Redman/Brian Blade, James Carter, Bobby Watson, Sonny Simmons, Lavay Smith, Jules Broussard, Greg Philingains (Michael Jackson), Terri Lynn Carrington (Arsenio Hall), Lenny White (Tower of Power), Felton Pilate (Confunkshun), and many others.
The Reviews Are Comming In!
"Congradulations! You captured not only the very best
of the World Stage but the best that music has
to offer./Michael Parks-Detroit Michigan."
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These songs made the Heavy Rotation.
Artist/ Title /Label
Jimmy Thackery- Jump For Jerry (Blind Pig)
Medusa Complex- Funky Suzy (Sweat Shop)
Cyndi Lauper - Madonna Whore (Bella Compact Disc)
Robert Stewart- Days Of Wine And Roses(Exodus)***********
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"Finally got my copy.Robert Stewart blowin the lights
out,smileing Billy Higgins on drums,live at the
World Stage.Sounds like heaven.We will feature The
Movement throughout the Month of March
Reveiw From All About Jazz by C.Michael Bailey
West Coast Saxphonist Robert Stewart turns in a searing and spitited live performance at the World Stage.This disc also has the distinction of being the late drummer Billy Higgins final recording.
Stewart opens the disc with his own funky origional "Judgement" from his World Stage release of the same name.He follows this with another orgional "Get Out" followed by an upbeat version of "Days Of Wine and Roses".
The disc concluded with lengthy investigations of Ellington's "Caravan" and John Coltrane's "Impressions"
Richard Grant's trumpet provides trumpet support and he can play the blues with the best of them.
But in the end it is Stewart who playes with all the fire and conviction of the taking what's old and having it renewed.
"Jazz is an intelegent music for intelegent people"/Billy Higgins
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