One of the most revered jazz bassists of the last half century, the Grammy-winning Buster Williams has played, recorded, and collaborated with the likes of Art Blakey, Chet Baker, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis, Nancy Wilson, Count Basie, Wynton Marsalis, Sonny Rollins, Freddie Hubbard, and countless others. At 82 years young and still touring, he's out promoting his stellar new album, "Unalome," a fluid, engaging, and deeply swinging collection of stirring originals and unique covers from his storied career. Taking name and thematic inspiration from the Buddhist symbol for transcendence and the path to enlightenment, Buster has assembled a fitting band for the journey: vocalist Jean Baylor, saxophonist Bruce Williams, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, pianist George Colligan, and legendary drummer Lenny White.
High points include a shimmering tribute to his daughter, "Tayamisha," his introspective "In The Middle of The Rainbow," the slower tempo take on "42nd Street," and the soaring interplay of "Stairways." For Buster, the ascending path continues: "As I get older, I discover that there's more over the horizon than you think," he says. "What you can see from where you are, seems to be limited, but with each step, you see more and more."
Listen to Buster Williams' "Stairways"
Listen to Buster Williams' "In The Middle Of A Rainbow"
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