Chip White

Harlem Sunset

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Very melodic original swinging jazz with complex rhythms and improvised interplay between the horns and a haunting vibraphone sound.

tracks

: 1 Another Planet
: 2 Excuse Me Now
: 3 I Want To Talk About You
: 4 Club 609
: 5 The Wizard
: 6 Circle Dance
: 7 We (to Kristen and Me)
: 8 Harlem Sunset

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Chip White released "Harlem Sunset," his first CD as a leader and composer, as well as drummer, in October 1994 on the Postcards label. Describing his work on this recording, he explains that "music, for me, is a liberating force, and I want to write and play music that will make people feel better by opening them up to their own thoughts as well as to mine."

On "Harlem Sunset," the visionary drummer/composer brought together an exciting group of musicians to accomplish this goal. Together, saxophonist Gary Bartz, trombonist Robin Eubanks, vibist Steve Nelson, trumpeter Claudio Roditi, and bassist Buster Williams, as well as Chip, bring energy and enthusiasm to six of the drummer's original compositions and to a tune by Claudio Roditi and a classic version of Billy Eckstine's "I Want to Talk about You." "I was fortunate to get these great artists to join me on "Harlem Sunset," says Chip, "and I'm really happy with the wonderful musical contributions they made."

"All the tunes I write," he continues, "come out of some personal experience. My composition "Club 609" reflects my feelings about playing at that legendary Harlem after-hours club -- to me, it felt like revisiting the Harlem Renaissance. And "Harlem Sunset" itself grew out of my return to Harlem, where I was born; I experienced a kind of rebirth, coming back to where I began, and found myself writing that tune."

Chip White's newest CD is "Music and Lyrics," also available on CD Baby at www.cdbaby.com/chipwhite2.

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EXCELLENT CD, JAZZ AT ITS BEST
author: WILLIAM ROSS
If Mr. White isn't the best drummer in Jazz, then I don't know who is. His technique is clean, exciting, colorful virtuosity; always tasteful and perfectly suited to the music. He transcends rhythm and skill and enters the realm of genuine art and personal communication. The charts are dynamic and well written. This CD is an excellent showcase of his writing and arranging talents. This is not "just a drummer in the band." Mr White has surrounded himself with a great ensemble that skillfully interpret these tunes, and complement each other's solos. This is a joy to listen to and a must buy.