Easley Said

• Artist: Bill Easley
• Rating:
• Release Date: March 18, 1997
• Total Time: 66:16
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Multi-reedman Bill Easley leads this sextet date featuring an all-star lineup, including tenor saxophonist George Coleman, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Billy Higgins. This is straight-ahead jazz with a mid-'60s feel. ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Extension 27	Frank Strozier	Bill Easley	(9:24)
Alex the Great	Harold Mabern	Bill Easley	(7:49)
Nina Never Knew	Louis Alter, Milton Drake	Bill Easley	(7:11)
Easley Said Than Done	Donald Brown	Bill Easley	(8:06)
I Want to Be Happy	Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesar	Bill Easley	(7:30)
Runnin'	Frank Strozier	Bill Easley	(4:28)
Listen to the Dawn	Kenny Burrell	Bill Easley	(7:53)
Born Out of Darkness	Bill Easley	Bill Easley	(4:53)
Gypsy	Ron Carter	Bill Easley	(9:09)

Credits

Donald Brown (Piano), Ron Carter (Bass), George Coleman (Sax (Tenor)), Bill Easley (Clarinet), Bill Easley (Flute), Bill Easley (Clarinet (Bass)), Bill Easley (Sax (Alto)), Bill Easley (Main Performer), Billy Higgins (Drums), James Williams (Producer), Bill Mobley (Trumpet), Bill Mobley (Flugelhorn), Jim Anderson (Engineer), Michael Bourne (Liner Notes), Alan Edwards (Production Coordination), Alan Edwards (Post Producer), R. Andrew Lepley (Photography), Walter Squindo (Executive Producer)