The Leaders
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The Leaders is a jazz supergroup formed in 1985.
The initial lineup of The Leaders was put together by trumpeter Lester Bowie, alto saxophonist Arthur Blythe, and tenor saxophonist Chico Freeman, along with a rhythm section of pianist Kirk Lightsey, bassist Cecil McBee, and drummer Famoudou Don Moye.[1] The rhythm players also recorded on their own as The Leaders Trio. The Leaders released three albums in the late 1980s.
In 2007, a reconstituted Leaders consisting of Freeman and McBee alongside Eddie Henderson on trumpet, Bobby Watson on bass, Fred Harris on piano, and Billy Hart on drums.[2]
[edit] Discography
- Mudfoot (Black Hawk Records, 1986)
- Out Here Like This (Black Saint Records, 1987)
- Unforeseen Blessings (Black Saint, 1988)
- The Leaders Trio: Heaven Dance (Sunnyside Records, 1988)
- Spirits Alike (Double Moon, 2007)
[edit] References
- ^ The Leaders at All Music Guide
- ^ Review of Spirits Alike, Allmusic
