Search - Laura Dreyer, Deanna Witkowski, Sue Terry :: Sax in the City

A collection of New Yorks best women jazz instrumentalists. Organized by alto saxophone player Laura Dreyer, Sax In The City features eleven tracks led by an intriguing group of female artists.
Pianist Sarah Jane Cion contributes the lovely, sparkling Gabrielle with Phil Palombi on bass and Billy Hart on drums. The three play with the special telepathy that is the hallmark of any great trio. Jenny Hill plays flute on the stimulating, percussive To H With Love. The blend of her flute and Russ Johnsons flugelhorn evokes a palpable sense of peace.


The most stunning piece on the album is Sheryl Baileys solo guitar performance of her own composition Waltz For NK. This is the sort of intimacy for which headphones were invented. Her guitar darts through the soundstage, singing its melody in whichever place it chances to land momentarily. The song is remarkably evocative and the performance gives it a hushed grace.

Musicians: Laura Dreyer (alto saxophone)
Sue Terry (alto saxophone)
Virginia Mayhew (tenor saxophone)
Cecilia Tenconi (tenor saxophone)
Ada Rovatti (tenor saxophone)
Deanna Witkowski (piano)
Sarah Jane Cion (piano)
Jane Getter (guitar)
Sheryl Bailey (guitar)
Jenny Hill (flute)
Kerry Politzer (piano)

Tracks: 1 Mysterious Encounter
2 Song for Sarah
3 The Troubadors
4 Gabrielle
5 Hi-ya Mama!
6 Pablo
7 Malambito
8 Romance
9 Waltz for NK
10 To H With Love
11 Yearning