| TRACK
LISTING |
| 1. |
North
Pole |
3:09 |
| 2. |
Arctic
Circle |
5:20 |
| 3. |
40th
Parallel |
4:26 |
| 4. |
Horse
Latitudes North |
1:54 |
| 5. |
Tropic
of Cancer |
3:33 |
| 6. |
Equator |
6:34 |
| 7. |
Tropic
of Capricorn |
2:08 |
| 8. |
Horse
Latitudes South |
3:34 |
| 9. |
Tropic
of Calms |
3:57 |
| 10. |
Antartic
Circle |
8:53 |
| 11. |
South
Pole |
4:09 |
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Bobby Previte -
drums and electronics
Charlie Hunter - 8-string
guitar
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST
Greg Osby - alto saxophone
Latitude is the exciting
first entry into a very special trilogy of recordings for Thirsty Ear's
Blue Series: an ongoing collaboration between Charlie Hunter and Bobby
Previte, two unique and formidable musicians with reputations that
precede them. Each album is made special with the addition of a different
guest, so that each recording documents a fresh and unique trio. Charlie
Hunter is well-known as the world-class master of his custom-made 8-string
guitar, on which he fills the role not only of guitarist but bassist
as well. Bobby Previte is a drummer, composer and leader who has gained
great critical recognition for all facets of his musicianship. Greg
Osby is a Blue Note recording artist who, in addition to his own success
as a leader, has lent his lyrical blowing skills on the alto sax to
the music of such luminaries as Jack Dejohnette, Andrew Hill, Steve
Coleman, and Jim Hall. On Latitude Osby's lyricism is morphed
into countless shapes and colors, underpinned by Previte's use of electronic
drums to trigger samples live and employ his percussion as a tonal
instrument that intertwines with Hunter's endless rhythmic flow and
funky melodicism. The result is a sound that speaks to jazz fans on
both sides of the avantgarde/ mainstream divide, as well as those who
enjoy electronica or the jam-band scene. Latitude is a great
omen of what is to come in the rest of the trilogy.
Thirsty
Ear Records (2007)
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