Songbook (1997)

About this title: Songbook is the first release by alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett to feature his frequent touring quartet -- pianist Kenny Kirkland, drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts and bassist Nat Reeves -- on a program that consists entirely of Garrett's own compositions. Always inventive, curious, daring, and exuberant, Garrett's Songbook proves him worthy of the alto legacy that most people (both fans and musicians) seem to agree he carries, as he demonstrates what sounds like the uncanny ability to play two-faced -- one face looking forward to the freshness of new concepts and creations as yet undiscovered, yet ... read more

Tracks:

1. Two Down & One Across [Garrett]
2. November 15 [Garrett]
3. Wooden Steps [Garrett]
4. Sing a Song of Song [Garrett]
5. Brother Hubbard [Garrett]
6. Ms. Baja [Garrett]
7. House That Nat Built [Garrett]
8. She Waits for the New Sun
9. Before It's Time to Say Goodbye [Garrett]
10. Sounds of the Flying Pygmies [Garrett]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.