Wingspan

by Mulgrew Miller

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A key statement from one of the most respected and influential pianists of his generation. 'Wingspan' is a perfect example of the sophisticated, swinging, and harmonically rich hard bop that defined the 1980s revival. Miller's powerful, McCoy Tyner-influenced piano playing is at the forefront, leading a stellar quintet that features a young Kenny Garrett on alto. It is a masterclass in modern acoustic jazz from a musician's musician.

Genres

  • Neo-Bop
  • Hard Bop
  • Post-Bop

Tracklist

  1. Wingspan
  2. One's Own Room
  3. The Eleventh Hour
  4. Soul-Leo
  5. You're That Certain Someone