A hard-swinging celebration of bebop, blues, and classic Hammond organ jazz, Live with Bobby Forrester captures alto saxophonist Joey “G-Clef” Cavaseno alongside legendary organist Bobby Forrester in an electrifying performance recorded live at the Stony Brook Fair in Brookhaven, Long Island, New York, in 1994.
Already establishing himself as a formidable straight-ahead jazz alto saxophonist through his work with Illinois Jacquet and Panama Francis, Cavaseno leads an outstanding ensemble featuring Forrester on Hammond organ, guitarist William Ash, veteran drummer Clarence “Tootsie” Bean, and percussionist Danny Sadownik on congas.
The group’s infectious chemistry and relentless swing bring fresh energy to a program of jazz classics, including “Robbin’s Nest,” “Candy,” Charlie Parker’s “Little Suede Shoes,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” Dizzy Gillespie’s “A Night in Tunisia,” and “Jumpin’ with Symphony Sid.”
Bobby Forrester, celebrated for his rich blues vocabulary and decades of work in jazz and rhythm and blues, provides the soulful Hammond B-3 foundation, while Cavaseno’s fiery alto saxophone and Ash’s fluid guitar lines drive the ensemble through inspired improvisations.
From the opening notes to the final chorus, Live with Bobby Forrester captures the joyful spontaneity and unrestrained energy of a classic New York organ combo at full throttle.
A rare archival gem for lovers of bebop, soul jazz, and hard-swinging small-group jazz.
Personnel: Joey “G-Clef” Cavaseno, Alto Sax Bobby Forrester, Hammond Organ William Ash, Guitar Danny Sadownik, Congas Clarence “Tootsie” Bean, Drums
Recorded Live in 1994, Brookhaven, Long Island, NY at Stonybrook Fair
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1. Robbin’s Nest
2. Candy
3. Little Suede Shoes
4. Turfer’s Blues
5. You are too Beautiful
6. Honeysuckle Rose
7. Battle Royal
8. Night in Tunisia
9. Jumpin’ with Symphony Sid
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