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djbinder Jan 25 2013 at 7:19 AM	A review of Chris Potter’s The Sirens, today at AllAboutJazz. While he’s built his own sizable discography as a leader on a number of labels, this debut as a leader for ECM - after recording as a sideman with luminaries including Dave Holland, Paul Motian and Steve Swallow - represents something of a change in his recent discography. Potter fans needn’t fear; the fiery, muscular player who has become one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation hasn’t toned things down, though he has opened up significantly. But he has gone for an all-acoustic group, a change from his Underground group of the past few years, and works with not one but two pianists - David Virelles, the usual pianist in his recent touring quartet, and Craig Taborn, whose presence on the label has been growing since he first appeared on David Torn’s Prezens (2007). It’s an album that, on one hand, won’t surprise longtime fans....but on the other, absolutely will. Review here: http://j.mp/10R65RD
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HAMBONE Sep 09 2013 at 9:09 PM	Yes Frank, I saw them in Philly in Feb. Great show. I was impressed with Potter when I saw him play with Herbie Hancock in 08 and then even more with the Unity Band last summer. But he is even better as a leader, and his band is top-notch. Definitely worth seeing.
franksexton Sep 09 2013 at 3:11 PM	Did anyone visit the link ? Anyone go to any of his "Sirens" concerts and care to comment ?
franksexton Aug 29 2013 at 9:09 AM	sorry, the correct link is : http://www.npr.org/event/music/170717638/chris-potter-quartet-live-at-the-village-vanguard Chris Potter Sirens group live at the Village Vangard
franksexton Aug 28 2013 at 1:45 PM	found this link : chris-potter-quartet-live-at-the-village-vanguard
HAMBONE Jan 29 2013 at 3:46 PM	With all due respect, let’s not forget Mr Shorter.
hman01 Jan 29 2013 at 2:15 PM	Hey! What about Paul McCandless? He gets a shout out too!
Tom Rudd Jan 28 2013 at 12:06 PM	Certainly can’t dis agree with you there Frank.
franksexton Jan 28 2013 at 9:31 AM	I know, whenever you say that someone is the best it usually just your opinion, which everyone has.What I like about Chris is his ability to play tenor,alto,soprano sax plus bass clarinet and flute and to be able to use them in a way that makes sense in the particular setting.
dgaw59 Jan 27 2013 at 6:58 AM	uhmm, Branford Marsalis deserves a nod here.
Tom Rudd Jan 26 2013 at 8:42 AM	Looking forward to listening to this.! Thanks DJ. Frank, Don’t leave out Kenny Garrett.
franksexton Jan 25 2013 at 4:03 PM	Chris is the best living sax player on he planet right now (except for maybe Joe Lovano). here’s the link to the ecmplayer for this : http://player.ecmrecords.com/chris_potter-the_sirens
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