Terell Stafford - This Side of Strayhorn

Terell Stafford trumpet & flugelhorn

Tim Warfield tenor & soprano saxophone

Bruce Barth piano

Peter Washington bass

Dana Hall drums

"Stafford does a superlative job with a broad range of themes." New York Times

Billy Strayhorn is widely considered one of the greatest composers of our time, and his three-decade-long collaboration with Duke Ellington furnished the American songbook with a number of timeless classics. Trumpeter Terell Stafford's sense of melody and uniquely expressive sound make him ideal for Strayhorn's repertoire. Produced by Grammy-winning bassist and composer, John Clayton, "This Side of Strayhorn" offers a refreshing and unique interpretation of a number of Strayhorn's famous compositions.

Stafford enlists his working quintet featuring saxophonist Tim Warfield, pianist and arranger Bruce Barth, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Dana Hall. When not on the road touring with his own group, Stafford is an integral member of bands including The Clayton Brothers Quintet, Bobby Watson & Horizon and Matt Wilson's Arts & Crafts. Stafford is also the director of Jazz Studies at Temple University.

TRACK LISTING

01. RAINCHECK 7:56

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn Songs. Inc. (ASCAP)

02. SMADA 8:58

Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn

Sony ATV Harmony & Tempo Music, Inc. (ASCAP)

03. MY LITTLE BROWN BOOK 7:20

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc. (ASCAP)

04. LUSH LIFE 7:44

Bihy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc. (ASCAP)

05. MULTICOLORED BLUE 8:43

Billy Strayhorn

Tempo Music, Inc. (ASCAP)

06. U.M.M.G. (UPPER MANHATTAN MEDICAL GROUP) 7:10

Billy Strayhorn

Tempo Music, Inc. (ASCAP)

07. LANA TURNER 8:20

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc. (ASCAP)

08. DAYDREAM 7:06

Duhe Ellington, John Latouche & Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc., EMI Robbins & Sony ATV Harmony (ASCAP)

09. JOHNNY COME LATELY 6:31

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc. (ASCAP)

Total Length 69:50