Hang Time
"Hang Time"
The Eddie Williams Quartet
Eddie Williams
- saxes
John Toomey
- piano
Chris Brydge
- bass
Rich Mossman
- drums

 

  CD Tracks

Hang Time
Hip-No-Tic
Sylvan Vale
Katherine
J.C. (for John Candy)
Vicious Cycle
Karen Marie
Testify
Invitation
Wind of the Spirit

 

  "Hang Time" - Hot off the presses this week, just in time for the CD-release party at the Chrysler Museum of Art on Wednesday, is "Hang Time", Eddie Williams’ first solo project. Backing him on the album, is pianist, John Toomey, drummer Rich Mossman and bassist Chris Brydge.

Each is given a chance to shine. On the slow, reflective “Sylvan Vale” for example, Brydge and Toomey both bring off beautifully lyrical solos. This particular cut also finds Williams at his best; his tone is full, rich and powerful as he floats through the melody.(The sense of suspension gives the album title new meaning) as strong as his voice is, however, his playing never seems heavy-handed or showy. Through-out the album, he displays great sensitivity to the nuances of the music. This, of course, is why he is in great demand as a sideman. But he should be encouraged to pursue more solo projects as well.

"Hang Time" is available at:
Birdland Records
Planet Music
CD Baby

or order from Eddie:
newsax@juno.com