The Great Divide (HQ-180 Vinyl) - Vinyl

(180 Gram LP) Von's first studio record for Premonition, this one reunited him with the great drummer Jimmy Cobb, who backed him on his first session for Atlantic in 1971. This one, which was chosen Best of 2004 by The New Yorker, DownBeat & Jazz Times (among others), was recorded in New York and features Von backed by Cobb and his working trio on a set of jazz standards and originals. The title refers to the divide of influences Von feels between Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young and Charlie Parker. Highlights include Von's tribute to Lester Young, Blue Lester and his a cappella version of the lush ballad, Violets For Your Furs. Musicians: Von Freeman, tenor saxophone; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Richard Wyands, piano; and John Webber, bass. Von Freeman was a 2012 NEA Jazzmaster. Also available on CD with additional tracks.

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1. Be My Love (8:23)
2. This Is Always (8:25)
3. Blue Pres (7:45)
4. Disorder At The Border (4:04)
5. Violets For Your Furs (7:27)

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