Tim Hegarty
2014
Jazz
Saxophonist Tim Hegarty’s “Tribute” largely pays tribute to mentor Jimmy Heath, who also penned four of the album’s ten tracks. Jazz Times hailed its “murderers’ row of a rhythm section“ featuring NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron on piano, and A-List veterans like vibraphonist Mark Sherman, bassist Rufus Reid, and drummer Carl Allen.
Holli Ross
2011
Jazz
One of the co-founders of a fine vocal trio, String of Pearls, with twenty-five years of working in ensembles, Holli Ross’ solo album JazzTimes called “ a star sapphire: deep, indigo-hued and immaculately pure, yet shot through with a captivating smokiness.” As a lyricist, she’s written great words for many jazz instrumental compositions, including several tracks here.