The name CINQUE will be unfamiliar, but its membership includes some genuine musical legends. Joey DeFrancesco is considered by many to be the greatest exponent of B3 organ playing in jazz, while Steve Gadd has long been the first call drummer for such stars as James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, Chick Corea, and Paul Simon. These two virtuosos have joined forces with three of Canada's most respected jazz players. Award-winning pianist Robi Botos has opened for Oscar Peterson (who selected Robi to teach Oscar's daughter piano) and recorded and performed with artists ranging from Chaka Khan and Molly Johnson to James Blood Ulmer, veteran saxophonist John Johnson has accompanied Aretha Franklin, Dianne Reeves, and Diana Krall, and producer/bassist Peter Cardinali's lengthy resume includes the likes of Oscar Peterson, Rick James, Brecker Brothers, Ray Charles, Toots Thielemans and Michael Bublé.
The free-flowing, spontaneous and warm vibe of this enchanting record is a direct reflection of the way it was made. The bulk of the compositions on Catch A Corner were written collectively in the studio, then recorded on the spot, live off the floor. (
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