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IN LIFE AS IN JAZZ<\/b>, you never know what\u2019s coming around the next corner \u2013 so it\u2019s always best to think ahead. Trombonist\/composer Steve Davis not only offers those two words as a sound piece of advice on his new album, Think Ahead, but exemplifies the art of putting it into action. Think Ahead offers a master class in reacting to the unpredictable from an elite group of jazz all-stars whose ability to create spontaneously borders on the clairvoyant.<\/p>\n

In part, that\u2019s simply due to the fact that Davis has assembled a stellar group of masters: the trombonist is joined by saxophonists Steve Wilson and Jimmy Greene, pianist Larry Willis, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash, each deserving the title of \u201cjazz giant\u201d in their own right. But add the fact that the bandleader shares with every member of the ensemble a long and deep history, and you have the makings of a truly profound, flawlessly swinging, flat-out burning set of music.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been deeply involved with everyone in this band on not only a professional level but as friends for decades,\u201d Davis says. \u201cSo it was more than an honor to have this group together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Davis is also well known as an important composer and the program on Think Ahead features seven of his originals including six striking debuts. The balance includes two beloved standards, Polka Dots and Moonbeams and Love Walked In, as well as two jazz classics by departed giants Tony Williams and Bobby Hutcherson. Williams\u2019 \u201cWarrior\u201d and Hutcherson\u2019s \u201cLittle B\u2019s Poem\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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