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Butch Warren French 5Tet was recorded in 2011, two years prior to his passing away. The double bassist was joined by a cohesive collection of four French musicians ~ saxophonist Pierrick Menuau, pianist Pierre Christophe, with Mourad Benhammou on drums and Jean Philippe Bordier playing guitar.

Unfortunately for the jazz world, this was his debut and only album as a leader, however, it was worth the wait. Warren brings a total of eight songs to this recording – four original compositions to this live recording, adding a classic from Johnny Mercer and David Raksin, one by Hank Mobley, and two from Kenny Dorham, having recorded regularly with the latter two.

Tracks:

  • A Little Chipie (Warren)
  • East of the Village (Mobley)
  • Laura (Mercer/Raksin)
  • I Remember Monk (Warren)
  • Barack Obama (Warren)
  • Eric Walks (Warren)
  • The Theme (Dorham)
  • Blue Bossa (Dorham)

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