The Rolling Stones Project (2005) more music like this

by Tim Ries

Jazz interpretations of popular songs have long been an important part of the jazz experience, but regrettably, that tradition has been plagued by two unfortunate trends in the '90s and the 21st century. At one extreme are the ideologues who believe that worthwhile popular music ended with the George Gershwin/Irving Berlin/Cole Porter era and ...

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Imaginary Time (1997)

by Tim Ries

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Is That So (1998) more music like this

by Franck Amsallem & Tim Ries

Most of this recording is a set of duets by pianist Franck Amsallem and Tim Ries (on tenor, soprano, and flute). Leon Parker adds his minimalist drums to a few of the selections. With the exception of "We'll Be Together Again," all of the music (which includes a few brief interludes along with full-length pieces) consists of originals by either ...

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Alternate Side (2001) more music like this

by Tim Ries

Alternate Side is a good deal more complex in terms of composition and orchestration than Tim Ries' previous record, Universal Spirits. The saxophonist opts for a septet this time instead of a quintet, a move that greatly increases his textural options. The combined presence of guitarist Ben Monder and organist/pianist Larry Goldings allows for ...

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Universal Spirits (1998) more music like this

by Tim Ries

Saxophonist Tim Ries continues to prove himself a player and composer of great depth and maturity. Joined by trumpeter Scott Wendholt, guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Scott Colley, and drummer Billy Drummond, Ries presents five originals as well as the melancholy standard "Some Other Time," a jazz-inflected reworking of J.S. Bach's "Sonata Nr. 2 ...

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