Don Aliquo has been described as a saxophonist with a “fluid and articulate flow of always surprising ideas, sophisticated with a dexterous technique and an incredibly smooth tenor sound that seduces rather than shouts.” Although Aliquo’s early influences are tenor saxophonists like John Coltrane, Stanley Turrentine and George Coleman, his recent recorded output also displays his later Lester Young, Stan Getz and Joe Henderson influences as well. His latest CD, entitled SUN & SHIELD features veteran jazz masters Rufus Reid, bass, Jim McNeely, piano and the dynamic drummer Obed Calvaire. Recorded in June 2010, the work features the quartet in a set of originals written mainly by Aliquo with a tune each by Reid and McNeely. The album also introduces Aliquo’s work as a jazz clarinetist, an often over-looked instrument with deep jazz roots.
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Don Aliquo has been described as a saxophonist with a “fluid and articulate flow of always surprising ideas, sophisticated with a dexterous technique and an incredibly smooth tenor sound that seduces rather than shouts.” Although Aliquo’s early influences are tenor saxophonists like John Coltrane, Stanley Turrentine and George Coleman, his recent recorded output also displays his later Lester Young, Stan Getz and Joe Henderson influences as well. His latest CD, entitled SUN & SHIELD features veteran jazz masters Rufus Reid, bass, Jim McNeely, piano and the dynamic drummer Obed Calvaire. Recorded in June 2010, the work features the quartet in a set of originals written mainly by Aliquo with a tune each by Reid and McNeely. The album also introduces Aliquo’s work as a jazz clarinetist, an often over-looked instrument with deep jazz roots.
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