Bob Mintzer John Abercrombie Marc Johnson Peter Erskine - 1990 "Hymn"

Robert Alan Mintzer (born January 27, 1953) is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader.

Better known as a big band and session player, tenor saxophonist and bass clarinetist Bob Mintzer expanded his playing and his repertoire on this '90 quartet date. Working with guitarist John Abercrombie, bassist Marc Johnson, and drummer Peter Erskine, Mintzer moved into more probing, unpredictable, and challenging areas and played with more fire and conviction. Abercrombie, Johnson, and Erskine each fulfilled their reputations; the results were both enlightening and surprising.

Track listing:

1     Duo     2:50
2     Hymn     8:24
3     Re-Re     5:45
4     Modern Day Tuba     4:34
5     Children's Song     6:19
6     Little Motif     4:47
7     Weird Blues     5:32
8     Improvisation     7:27
9     The Dark Side     7:16

Personnel:

    Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Liner Notes – Bob Mintzer
    Bass – Marc Johnson (2)
    Drums – Peter Erskine
    Guitar – John Abercrombie