Conversation Starter, by Willie Morris

Conversation Starter

by Willie Morris

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	1.	Tina's Dream 06:37
	2.	St Upton Hin 04:16
	3.	Cries 05:33
	4.	It Is Well With My Soul 04:27
	5.	The Strength Of Those Who Bear The Burden 06:16
	6.	Keep Talking 07:53
	7.	Introspective 04:42
	8.	Isotope 05:26
	9.	Azar 06:30
	10.	Conversation Starter 04:02

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Rising star tenor saxophonist Willie Morris unleashes a clarion call of jubilation with his debut album "Conversation Starter." With an engaging and well-balanced set of exciting compositions and arrangements, Morris capably displays all of his wondrous abilities as a powerful soloist, songwriter, and bandleader. Morris' tour de force intensity gets the program going quickly delivering a hard-hitting musical message from the scintillating opening salvo all the way through to the brilliant resolution of the elegant finale. Supporting Morris on the date are the combined efforts of alto saxophonist Patrick Cornelius, and the sturdy rhythm section of pianist Jon Davis, bassist Adi Meyerson, and drummer EJ Strickland. "Conversation Starter" will surely delight straight forward jazz fans and keep people talking about these dynamic performances for a long time to come!

credits

released August 18, 2023

Willie Morris - tenor saxophone
Patrick Cornelius - alto saxophone (not 6), alto flute 2
Jon Davis - piano
Adi Meyerson - bass
EJ Strickland - drums; percussion on 10

Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
recorded November 15, 2022 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY
mixed & mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR
photography by Anna Yatskevich
package design by Alex Kohler

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Willie Morris New York, New York

St. Louis raised saxophonist and composer Willie Morris emerges as a fresh and exciting force in the jazz scene. In this early stage of his career, Willie Morris has already been blessed with remarkable opportunities that have allowed him to perform and record alongside a distinguished lineup of artists. ... more