The Last Dance of Mr. X (1997)

About this title: Though perhaps best (or at least better) known for his work with the Police, guitarist Andy Summers seems to be doing rather well for himself. He may not be filling arenas and attracting screaming teenage girls, but their mothers can scream pretty loud as well, and as it is to them that Summers now appears to be playing, his maturity and ability to look forward work in his favor. Backed by bassist Tony Levin and drummer Gregg Bissonette (except on "Big Thing," which features the touring band of Jerry Watts on basses and Bernie Dresel on cymbal-laden drum set), Summers works well as a frontman ... read more

Tracks:

1. Big Thing [Summers/Hentschel]
2. The Three Marias [Shorter]
3. Strange Earth [Summers]
4. Afro Blue [Santamaria]
5. The Last Dance of Mr. X [Summers]
6. Lonely Woman [Silver]
7. We See [Monk]
8. Rumpelstiltskin [Summers]
9. The Somnabulist [Summers]
10. Footprints [Shorter]
11. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat [Mingus]

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