Chris Byars - On the Shoulders of Giants

New York's jazz scene has been tremendously enriched by the presence of Chris Byars, an award-winning saxophonist/composer/arranger/educator who also as a Cultural Ambassador for the U.S. State Department has travelled to 46 countries to perform concerts and present educational workshops. Born in New York City to an elite musician family Chris was brought up in the vibrant arts environment. On this album Byars showcases his enormous talent in arranging his compositions for unique 4-horn sextet.

1) Big Red ()
2) Keeper ()
3) Closer ()
4) Nashville ()
5) Arizona ()
6) Philadelphia ()
7) Ste. Phanourios ()
8) Third Culture Kid ()
9) Moscow ()