Mike Clark - Itai Doshin (with Eddie Henderson, Patrice Rushen, Henry "The Skipper" Franklin, Craig Handy)
With Eddie Henderson (Blue Note) on trumpet, Henry ‘The Skipper’ Franklin (Hugh Masekela, Blackjazz Records) on bass, Craig Handy (Herbie Hancock) on tenor saxophone, and esteemed artist Patrice Rushen on piano and Rhodes.
Embracing many of the jazz genres Mike is famous for, Itai Doshin is a masterpiece recording that ventures from straight ahead to funk and beyond. With nine new recordings, five original works, and outstanding covers of Thelonious Monk’s “Epistrophy” and Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff” — both reimagined classics. All are in top form: Eddie sounds as wonderful as always, and Craig is right there with him. Patrice is in command of her skill and well complements a rhythm section for the ages.
Mike Clark - Drums
Eddie Henderson - Trumpet
Patrice Rushen - Piano, Rhodes
Henry Franklin - Bass
Craig Handy - Saxophone
Track Listing:
1. EPISTROPHY 4.18
2. CHEROKEE 7.46
3. MGANGA 4.15
4. INSIDE ZONE 3.38
5. I SHOT THE SHERRIF 6.06
6. SAVANT CLARK 3.06
7. MIDORI 6.34
8. YAKINI’S DANCE 5.26
9. EPISTROPHY II 5.03
Craig Handy
Craig Handy is a legendary American saxophonist celebrated for his powerful tone, technical brilliance, and deep versatility across jazz, blues, and beyond. Born in Oakland, California in 1962, Handy began playing saxophone at the age of 11 and later studied music at North Texas State University, one of the country's premier jazz programs. By his early 20s, he had already begun performing with jazz luminaries including Art Blakey, Wynton Marsalis, and Roy Haynes.
Henry Franklin, The Skipper
Henry Franklin is a jazz double-bassist who is perhaps best known for his solo albums The Skipper and The Skipper at Home on cult label Blackjazz Records. Henry has also toured and recorded with Hugh Masekela on his 1968 number one single, "Grazing in the Grass," and played with Masekela’s band at the Monterey International Pop Festival in June 1967.
Franklin has played and recorded with Freddie Hubbard, Bobbi Humphrey, Willie Bobo, Archie Shepp, Don Cherry, Count Basie, Stevie Wonder, Roy Ayers, O.C. Smith, and Al Jarreau.
Mike Clark
Mike Clark is an American drummer and recording artist who has recorded and toured with Headhunters (member), Herbie Hancock (Thrust), Tony Bennett, Larry Coryell, Vince Guaraldi, Joe Henderson, Eddie Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Wayne Shorter, and Dr Lonnie Smith. His drum intro on Headhunters “God Made Me Funky’ is one of the most sampled drum breaks in hip-hop.
Patrice Rushen
Patrice Rushen is a Grammy-nominated, award-winning music artist renowned for her versatility as a composer, pianist, vocalist, arranger, and producer. With a career spanning more than four decades, she has made a significant impact across the genres of jazz, R&B, funk, and classical music.
