In Remembrance

On this recording, tenor saxophonist Ed Wiley, Jr.. pays tribute to the African-American music continuum, from Negro spirituals to bebop. Included is the classic Go Down Moses, and an emotional solo rendition of Nobody Knows which features Wiley's lush, warm tone. The passionate title track, In Remembrance, written by Wiley, captures the essence of Black struggle. Also includes Charlie Parker's up-tempo bebop tune, Shaw-Nuff. Features Ed Wiley, Jr.. on tenor and alto sax; Milt Hinton on bass; Shirley Scott on piano; Micky Roker and Bobby Durham on drums; Terell Stafford on trumpet; Wycliffe Gordon, longtime member of the Wynton Marsalis band, on trombone. Arrangements by Ed Wiley, Jr.. and Shirley Scott.