On Ron Blake's Mack Avenue debut, he steps out to showcase the exceptional tenor and soprano sax talents that have served to make him one of the most in-demand sidemen working in jazz today. Produced by Christian McBride, this CD features an eclectic assortment of tunes written by such celebrated musicians as Michel Legrand, Stanley Turrentine, Grover Washington, Jr., and J.J. Johnson. Blake has enlisted a strong supporting cast of players to support the CD's lyrical yet powerful improvisations and interpretations, including McBride and Joey DeFrancesco.
On Ron Blake's Mack Avenue debut, he steps out to showcase the exceptional tenor and soprano sax talents that have served to make him one of the most in-demand sidemen working in jazz today. Produced by Christian McBride, this CD features an eclectic assortment of tunes written by such celebrated musicians as Michel Legrand, Stanley Turrentine, Grover Washington, Jr., and J.J. Johnson. Blake has enlisted a strong supporting cast of players to support the CD's lyrical yet powerful improvisations and interpretations, including McBride and Joey DeFrancesco.