Charles Fox introduces eight recordings made at last summer's festival.
1: Jack de Johnette 's Special Edition
This American drummer began playing drums after being inspired by Max Roach. He has played with almost every jazz musician of importance, from Miles Davis to Jan Garbarek. He formed his Special Edition in 1980. This recording of pieces by de Johnette includes GREG OSBY (saxophone)
GARY THOMAS (saxophone) mick GOODRICH (guitar) and LONNIE PLAXICO (bass)
Series producer DEREK DRESCHER