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| Sketches of MD | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 8 reviews)
Sales Rank: 10435
Category: Music
Artist: Kenny Garrett
Publisher: Mack Avenue
Studio: Mack Avenue
Manufacturer: Mack Avenue
Label: Mack Avenue
Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 1042
UPC: 673203104228
EAN: 0673203104228
ASIN: B001DGSGOW
Release Date: September 23, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | The Ring | | • | Intro to Africa | | • | Sketches of MD | | • | Wayne's Thang | | • | Happy People |
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Product Description
Throughout his illustrious career, saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist/composer Kenny Garrett has accumulated multiple Grammy nominations, countless collaborations, and a long list of accolades from his peers. With Sketches of MD, Garrett adds several historic firsts to his resume: the first live recording of the Kenny Garrett/Pharoah Sanders pairing, Garretts' first recorded set at New York City's famed Iridium Jazz Club, and his first release on Mack Avenue. In addition to Sanders, Garrett is joined on stage by Nat Reeves on bass, Benito Gonzalez on keys and Jamire Williams on drums
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Wayne's Thing... December 20, 2008
I love this entire album, but Wayne's Thing has an infectious groove, so infectious they to just fade it out. I've been the audience when KG did Happy People, and I was surprised how well it came across as a recording. C'mon Pharoah! An excellent homage to Miles Davis.
Fairly good but not excellent November 30, 2008
Kenny Garrett is a superb alto sax-player. This recording shows a comfortable Kenny playing this "funky-jazz" style, although I believe that he has recorded before better works. I was lucky to attend yesterday Kenny's concert in Sala Clamores Jazz (Madrid- Spain). The concert was excellent, although this recording in only fairly good.
FEEL GOOD MD November 26, 2008
A GOOD FEELING CD FROM KENNY GARRETT AND THE GROUP.HAPPY SOUNDS FROM ALL THE PLAYERS.5STARS ALL THE WAY.
Kenny Never Let's Me Down! October 28, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've been a fan of Kenny Garrett's since 1997 when I first purchased "Songbook" and since then he has remained my favorite saxophonist. I play sax myself and have been a musician for the majority of my life. Ever since I learned about Kenny Garret, he has been a huge inspiration for me.
This album captures the high energy that he is notorious for when you see him live. From the very first note he plays he goes non stop and always manages to get the crowd involved and to leave with a huge smile on their face. His stamina and ability to create musical artwork on the fly is absolutely amazing.
Sketches of MD and Wayne's Thang would have to be my favorite tracks if I am forced to choose. Wayne's Thang is just straight up funk which I love and Kenny's use of effects on his sax just adds to the flavor of the tune. Pharoah Sanders and Kenny obviously have a deep friendship and this is reflected in their musical conversations. I love everything Kenny does, but this album will be hard to top! However, I have no doubt Kenny will find a way. Thanks Kenny... you make me never want to stop listening, learning and playing!!!
 Repetitive, somewhat boring October 21, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was somewhat surprised at the repetition of the groove, licks, you name it. Even on Happy People, the only real tune on this recording; I mean, how many times can you end the piece? I have several of Garrett's recordings, both solo, and when he was with Miles, so I know how good he is, but being into jazz, and not funk-jazz (excuse my labelling; I know Miles did it, but there was usually so much more going on with him) I was just a bit let down. Some other reviewer liked the drummer. hmm. Boring. This ain't Elvin here. Pharoah Sanders? Boring. Hey, I just saw Pat Metheny/Jack Dejohnette in Woodstock; now that was something! Now all the funkophiles can jump all over this review, but I am a practitioner (percussion), so I do know something about this music. Kenny Garrett has done way better before, although the audience really liked it. Speaking of Wayne Shorter, I witnessed his set at the Newport Jazz Fest- shocking!
A lesson in abstraction which had the entire crowd scratching their heads when it was over, as in-what just happened? And this guy is 70! His set is online somewhere; his group included Brian Blade, John Pattituci, and Danilo Perez.
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