“Jazz royalty,” says the BOSTON GLOBE. “Leave it to restless tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano to take the idea of a tribute record and turn it on its head with this collection dedicated to Charlie Parker…Lovano digs for new twists in Parker’s compositions like the flesh-and-blood creatures they are rather than replicating what’s already been heard…Though a showcase for history, Lovano and his band expertly show the many ways these classics can still throw sparks,” raves the LOS ANGELES TIMES.
GRAMMY® Winner & 14x-GRAMMY® Nominated Jazz Saxophonist & Composer JOE LOVANO is fearless in finding new modes of artistic expression. Lovano has won Downbeat Critic's Poll & Jazz Times Critic's Poll numerous times as "Tenor Saxophonist of the Year", "Musician of the Year" & "Jazz Album of the Year." Lovano won a GRAMMY® for his album, '52nd Street Themes' (1999), while his GRAMMY® Nominated albums include 'Streams of Expression' (2005), 'Symphonica' (2006), 'Remembrance' (2009), 'Bird Songs' (2010), 'Wild Beauty' (2013). Lovano has 3 GRAMMY® Nominations for "Best Jazz Instrumental Performance". From 1991-2016, Lovano released an unprecedented 25 acclaimed albums on Blue Note Records. "One of the jazz world's most celebrated musicians," states NPR. "A vibrant player who delivers an award-worthy performance every time out" (WALL STREET JOURNAL). Band includes: GRAMMY® Nominated Pianist KENNY WERNER; GRAMMY® Nominated Drummer FRANCISCO MELA; and Acclaimed Bassist JOHN LOCKWOOD.