Horace to Max CD circuitbent X-TRA’s journal

X-TRA’s journal

The uncanny sense of interplay and rhythm he's established with resourceful tuba player Bob Stewart through the years has broadened and is the central charm of this album

drawing inspiration from jazz

He himself

and essayist

Horace to Max CD circuitbent X-TRA’s journalJoe Chambers pays hommage to two of his heroes, Horace Silver and Max Roach with this slick band. "While the overall approach is mainstream, the sound is unequivocally contemporary." Personnel: Joe Chambers (vibraphone, marimba, drums); Nicole Guiland (vocals); Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone); Helen Sung, Xavier Davis (piano); Steve Berrios (drums, percussion).