Lynn Seaton: Solo Flights (OmniTone 15002)

Surprising, adventurous, even wondrous bass flights —Solo Flights —without overdubs or edits —from Lynn Seaton, a musician known for his work with Woody Herman, Count Basie, Kenny Drew Jr and George Shearing. 

Filled with sinewy, soaring archi, orchestrally luxuriant excursions, and driving improvisations, the record ranges from the funky, rock-influenced "Ode to Jimi" to the Flamenco-flavored "Barcelona" to Coltrane to down 'n' dirty swing.  Seaton explores all corners, shades and facets of his instrument on this tour de force.

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1. "Improv for Aubrey" (5:47)    [Artist comments]
2. "Moten Swing" (4:21) (Bennie Moten)    [Artist comments]
3. "Ode to Jimi" (4:04)    [Artist comments]
4. "Body and Soul" (5:46) (Edward Heyman, Johnny Green)    [Artist comments]
5. "Rain" (3:28)    [Artist comments]
6. "Barcelona" (3:59)    [Artist comments]
7. "Trane's Changes" (3:50)   [Artist comments]
8. "How High the Moon" (William Lewis, Nancy Hamilton) "Ornithology" (Charlie Parker, Benny Harris) (3:52)    [Artist comments]
9. "First Melody" (4:15)    [Artist comments]
10. "Honeysuckle Rose" (5:03) (Fats Waller)    [Artist comments]
11. "Liltin' with Milton" (5:22)    [Artist comments]
12. "Yesterdays" (4:10) (Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach)    [Artist comments]

All compositions by Lynn Seaton, Bassman's Basement/BMI , except as noted.

Musicians
Lynn Seaton, string bass

Recorded 1996 at Electric Fields Studio, Warwick NY.
Recording engineers: Mark Egan, Jeff Ciampa.

Executive Producer: Frank Tafuri