Dave Wilson Quartet: Album Release! Stretching Supreme (Tribute to John Coltrane) at Chris' Jazz Cafe

Thursday, February 10th: CD Release! Stretching Supreme, (A tribute to John Coltrane), The Dave Wilson Quartet, (Featuring Kirk Reese on Piano, From the Dave Liebman Band: Tony Marino on Bass, Alex Ritz on Drums); Back live at CHRIS’ JAZZ CAFÉ. Located at 1421 Sansom Street in center city, Philadelphia, Chris’ (http://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/ 215-568-3131) is the top venue for jazz in this city of brotherly love. Shows at 8:00 and 9:30. Direct link for information and tickets: https://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/events/53160
Dave just released his sixth recording as a leader on January 7th (2022) featuring, among other selections, several rather contemporary renditions of John Coltrane recordings, titled Stretching Supreme. Accompanied once again by Dave Liebman alums Tony Marino and Alex Ritz, along with longtime compatriot Kirk Reese on Piano, recorded again at Chris’ Jazz Café in Philadelphia, the recording captures more live magic, and in an extended, completely unedited format. It already has garnered impressive reviews, among them:...

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Thursday, February 10th: CD Release! Stretching Supreme, (A tribute to John Coltrane), The Dave Wilson Quartet, (Featuring Kirk Reese on Piano, From the Dave Liebman Band: Tony Marino on Bass, Alex Ritz on Drums); Back live at CHRIS’ JAZZ CAFÉ. Located at 1421 Sansom Street in center city, Philadelphia, Chris’ (http://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/ 215-568-3131) is the top venue for jazz in this city of brotherly love. Shows at 8:00 and 9:30. Direct link for information and tickets: https://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/events/53160
Dave just released his sixth recording as a leader on January 7th (2022) featuring, among other selections, several rather contemporary renditions of John Coltrane recordings, titled Stretching Supreme. Accompanied once again by Dave Liebman alums Tony Marino and Alex Ritz, along with longtime compatriot Kirk Reese on Piano, recorded again at Chris’ Jazz Café in Philadelphia, the recording captures more live magic, and in an extended, completely unedited format. It already has garnered impressive reviews, among them:
“A sax bad boy that knows his stuff pays tribute to Coltrane and doing a fine job interpreting music that lives on 60 years later…Count on this journey through the past to hit all the right notes at every turn.”
-Chris Spector, Midwest Record
“An excellent CD, fully worthy of the one to whom most of the music is dedicated. Wilson was able to achieve Trane’s massive tone, and he really has managed to duplicate his rich, vibrato less sound on tenor, which is a miracle in itself.”
-The Art Music Lounge, by Lynn Rene Bayley

“Wilson and his teammates are clearly invested in the enterprise, musically and emotionally… there is enticing jazz to be uncorked here and handsome solos.”
-All About Jazz by Jack Bowers

“Dave Wilson’s post-bop flavored presentation showcases his love of John Coltrane’s influence and skills, but clearly spotlights Wilson’s own dexterity and style on woodwinds. You will enjoy his free form exploration of this music, especially on his singular, original composition… an innovative project that I enjoyed from start to finish.”
-Musical Memoirs, by Dee Dee McNeil

“Wilson digs deep, finding the spiritual core of these pieces. The final notes from Wilson’s tenor are spellbindingly beautiful. These performances somehow channel that special spiritual touch that continues to draw so many of us to Coltrane’s sound now almost sixty years later. Thankfully it was preserved for us to appreciate beyond the fortunate patrons of Chris’ Jazz Café, who witnessed a truly special performance.”
-Making a Scene by Jim Hynes

“Wonderfully and imaginatively played with a first rate band, “Stretching Supreme” showcases Dave Wilson’s personal vision of one of his main musical inspirations.”
-Jazz & Blues Report by Ron Weinstock

“Fantastic stuff… music of possibilities and joy.”
Music Log by Michael Doherty

John Coltrane is one of the great cultural icons of the 20th century. Even today, more than a half century after his death, his influence transcends musical boundaries, and his brood ing, spiritual sax sound still resonates with music lovers of all stripes. STRETCHING SUPREME, the newest CD from reedman DAVE WILSON, is an homage to Wilson’s idol, whose music changed the course of Wilson’s life and career. Five of the compositions on STRETCHING SUPREME were recorded live at Chris’ Jazz Café in Philadelphia in 2017, while two others were also recorded live at Chris’ at a 2018 performance. Wilson plays tenor and soprano sax, clarinet, and flute. He is also a composer, arranger, bandleader, teacher, and entrepreneur. He began studying the clarinet when he was in fourth grade but switched to the sax after he bought Live at the Village Vanguard, an iconic Coltrane recording whose lyrical and emotional quality captured Wilson’s imagination. His interest in improvisation and love of Coltrane’s music ineluctably set him on the path to becoming a jazz musician. There were no edits or overdubs, and the recording represents the full, exciting sound and impressive improvisatory chops of the band. Dave Wilson is not a player concerned with making an album for commercial tastes. For him, music is a personal statement as well as an art. He is guided by his love of improvisation, emotional intensity, and spiritual cognizance. On STRETCHING SUPREME, he takes John Coltrane’s music and stretches it in a shape that adheres to his own vision of his music and the world.

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