{"product_id":"rich-willey-boptism-rich-willey-boptism-w-no-artwork","title":"Rich Willey \u0026 Boptism: Rich Willey \u0026 Boptism w\/ No Artwork","description":"Rich Willey \u0026amp; Boptism: Self-Titled MUSIC AUDIO CD hard bop jazz horns swing 1998 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Boptism Music Co. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1998 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eRICH WILLEY \u0026amp; BOPTISM: RICH WILLEY \u0026amp; BOPTISM W\/ NO ARTWORK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eRich Willey \u0026amp; Boptism: Rich Willey \u0026amp; Boptism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eBoptism Music Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eBOPTISM98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eBop, Hard Bop, Straight-ahead Jazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich Willey leads Boptism, a small ensemble rooted in the bop tradition. Willey assembled a rotating group of top-level modern jazz players including Chris Potter, Claudio Roditi, John Swana, Steve Berrios, John DiMartino, John Webber and Larry Camp among others. The group favors energetic interaction, strong melodic statements and extended improvisation from its soloists. Their sound blends classic bebop vocabulary with a contemporary rhythmic and harmonic approach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release on Boptism Music Co. showcases the ensemble across a dozen tracks that move between up tempo swingers and more reflective moments. The recording highlights crisp arrangements and solo features from the guest horn players and the veteran rhythm section. Listeners will find a program that balances tight ensemble writing with open spaces for improvisation. Production is straightforward and focused on acoustic immediacy, capturing the live ensemble feel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eAnd Another Thing ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eThree Little Ladies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eThat Did It!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eOld Folks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eFirst Waltz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eFelicia's Song\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eBarbados\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eAmerica Our Heritage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eLittle Treasures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eTampa Blues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eKristina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eMargie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Boptism Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":67989455175958,"sku":"139179","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20261114121758592835dfa13d21.jpg?v=1794687604","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/rich-willey-boptism-rich-willey-boptism-w-no-artwork","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}