James Williams - Jazz Dialogues, Vol. 4: Music for a While

The final volume of James Willliams' four CD series Jazz Dialogues is every bit as ambitious as the earlier three. Once again drawing from sessions recorded with a host of guests over a two month stretch, the veteran pianist and his friends deliver one inspired performance after another. His sizzling exploration of Freddie Hubbard's "Thermo" reveal a master and an upcoming master in full flight, while the seasoned bassist Rufus Reid proves himself also at home with the former church pianist in "Walk With Me." Alto saxophonist Steve Wilson devours Williams' upbeat "Old Times Sake" whole, as he was a frequent collaborator with him over the years. Read More