description Underground – Chris Potter Overview
Chris Potter’s “Underground” is a significant jazz album released in 2006. It demonstrates his advanced tenor saxophone playing alongside a dynamic quartet, characterized by sophisticated rhythmic exploration and extended instrumental passages. The music appeals to listeners interested in contemporary jazz, particularly those drawn to jazz-rock fusion and the innovative work of Potter’s Sunnyside Records label. It is valuable for musicians and fans seeking challenging and rewarding listening experiences within the genre.
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Who plays in Chris Potter's Underground band?
The album features Chris Potter on tenor and soprano saxophones, Craig Taborn on Fender Rhodes electric piano, Wayne Krantz on guitar, and Nate Smith on drums. The group notably has no bass player, with Taborn's left hand providing the bass lines on the Rhodes.
What label released Chris Potter's Underground?
Underground was released on Sunnyside Records. The album captured a band that had been developing its sound through extensive live performances in New York clubs.
Why doesn't Chris Potter's Underground have a bass player?
The bass-less format was a deliberate choice, with Craig Taborn's Fender Rhodes covering the low-end harmonic foundation. This instrumentation gives the group a distinctly electric sound and frees the music from traditional jazz quartet conventions.
Does Chris Potter's Underground include any cover songs?
The album includes reinterpretations of rock and pop material alongside Potter's original compositions. These covers are radically reimagined to fit the group's electric, groove-based aesthetic rather than being straightforward jazz treatments.
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