Frank Walton - Reality

Frank Walton is marked by creative excitement, a depth of emotion, subtle swing and a measure of funk, and harmonic and melodic sophistication. Walton has worked in and out of Chicago with the big bands of George Hunter, Jimmy and Morris Ellis as well as Muhal Richard Abrams Big Band. Trumpeter Walton is joined by soprano saxophonist Ari Brown and alto saxophonist Henry Threadgill among others. Tracks: Safari, Spongie, Waltz of the Prophets, Shorter's Vibes, Change of Mode. (Previously deleted: 4/1/08. Original release date:12/7/93)