CTI All Star Band feat. Curtis Stigers live in Burghausen 2010

Hubert Laws (fl), Brian Lynch (tp, flh),
Bob Malach (ts), Russell Malone (g),
Niels Lan Doky (p), Mark Egan (b),
Jeff „Tain“ Watts (dr), Airto Moreira (perc),
Curtis Stigers (voc, ts)
41th International Jazzweek Burghausen 2010

1. Red Clay
2. Bimbe Blue
3. Road Song
4. Misturada
5. Sophisticated Lady/ Corcovado
6. Sugar
7. First Light
8. That´s All Right
9. You´ve Got The Fever
10. All The Things You Are
11. Jealous Guy
12. Billie´s Bounce
13. All Blues

After the European tour last Summer, the CTI All Stars are back on the road under the aegis of producer Creed Taylor. The line-up of the CTI 2010 Band includes trumpeterand Brian Lynch replacing Randy Brecker, while Bob Malach takes the sax chair instead of Bill Evans. Curtis Stigers, the great jazz vocalist who also happens to be an excellent saxophonist, is the new "special guest," replacing Flora Purim.

CTI All Stars live in Montreux 2009

Randy Brecker, trumpet
Hubert Laws, flute
Bill Evans, tenor sax
Todd Bashore, alto sax
Russell Malone, guitar
Niels Lan Doky, piano
Mark Egan, bass
Jeff Tain Watts, dums
Airto Moreira, percussion
Flora Purim, vocals

recorded live at Miles Davis Hall, Montreux, July 7, 2009

1. Misturada (A.Moreira)
2. Mr. Clean (W.Irvine)
3. Airto Moreira Solo (A.Moreira)

CTI stands for Creed Taylor Incorporated, better known as CTI Records, the famous jazz/fusion record label. Creed Taylor will probably not be known to everyone. However, since the Grammy success of Getz/Gilberto in 1963, Creed Taylor has been one of the few people whose songs many people can hear in their dreams. Not surprising, given his great accomplishments as the producer for John Coltrane, George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard and many others. This hints at great musical quality that under the direction of Creed Taylor himself finds its expression in the CTI All Star Band. He constantly reforms the band for recordings and the performance of special material written specifically for his line-up. Only the world's best are considered and that delivers exceptional combinations.