2002 Earshot Jazz Record of the Year!

This historical and much anticipated recording is jazz legend Julian Priester's first CD as a leader in 25 years. Julian's expansive career spans five decades of playing with such notables as Sun Ra, Duke Ellington, Max Roach, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Sam Rivers, Reggie Workman and Wayne Horvitz. Featuring all origional music and exeptional new talent, In Deep End Dance continues Juilian's tradition of being at the forefront of creative jazz music.

The music on this new CD is heartfelt and intensely emotional. It comes from Julian’s deep history with this music, and shows a musical perspective that can only come from someone with Julian’s vast experience. In addition to Julian’s stellar trombone playing, In Deep End Dance features Dawn Clement on piano, Byron Vannoy on Drums, and Geoff Harper on Bass. The sound of the quartet comes from the loose and adventuresome spirit of the players, who are always listening and never afraid to let go. This open approach to playing was paramount in defining the shape of this recording. Adding to the spiritual weight of the record is Julian’s appreciation for his second chance at life and at music that he was given by the organ transplant he received in March of 2000.

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