George Russell And His Orchestra Jazz In The Space Age (LP)

(Honey Pie Records) 6 tracks

George Russell was one of the most progressive composers and arrangers in the history of jazz, a theorist and innovator who worked extensively between the 1940s and the early 2000s. Jazz in the Space Age” was originally released by Decca in 1960 and was Russell's third work under his name. A visionary work with music composed and arranged by Russell for various ensembles, including pianists Bill Evans and Paul Bley, trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, drummer Charlie Persip and others. This is adventurous yet very accessible music that still sounds fresh today!