With the exception of Norwegian Wood, all the selection on One Night At Chris’, appear on previous recordings of mine. My Own Prison first appeared on Spiral (Summit Records, 2010).
Feel free to read the description on the main page describing this fabulous, lucky night of music featuring this great band playing their hearts out and with so much ability and expertise to make this recording possible. Featuring Dave Wilson - Tenor and Soprano Saxophones; Kirk Reese – Piano (East Coast Legend); Tony Marino - Acoustic Bass (From the Dave Liebman Group); Dan Monaghan – Drums (Legendary Philadelphia drummer). From Bill Milkowski. “The crackling intensity of One Night at Chris’ is a testament to what can happen on the bandstand on any given night. And this was a particularly good night indeed.” The recording is a document of one evening of music recorded live, no overdubs, no second takes and with all the nuances, surprises and magic known as Jazz. Yes, Indeed! It was a good night of live music, where everyone, my friends and I rose to the occasion.
lyrics
Court is in session, a verdict is in
No appeal on the docket today just my own sin
The walls cold and pale, the cage made of steel
Screams fill the room, alone I drop and kneel
Silence now the sound, my breath the only motion around
Demons cluttering around, my face showing no emotion
Shackled by my sentence, expecting no return
Here there is no penance, my skin begins to burn
So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
I hear a thunder in the distance, see a vision of a cross
I feel the pain that was given on that sad day of loss
A lion roars in the darkness, only he holds the key
A light to free me from my burden and grant me life eternally
Should have been dead on a Sunday morning, banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain't got no time
Should have been dead on a Sunday morning, banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain't got no time
So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
I cry out to God, seeking only His decision
Gabriel stand and confirms, I've created my own prison
I cry out to God, seeking only His decision
Gabriel stand and confirms, I've created my own prison
So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
(And I said, ohh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
Should have been dead on a Sunday morning, banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain't got no time
credits
from One Night At Chris',
track released May 27, 2019
Dave Wilson Quartet, One Night at Chris’ (Dave Wilson Music)
Dave Wilson - Tenor and Soprano Saxophones
Kirk Reese - Piano
Tony Marino - Acoustic Bass
Dan Monaghan – Drums
Produced by Dave Wilson Music
Recorded live on 3-29-2018 at Chris’ Jazz Café, Philadelphia by Mariah Reilly
Post production and mastering by Kent Heckman of Red Rock Studios, Saylorsburg, PA.
Mixed by Kent Heckman and Dave Wilson
Sequenced by Mike Hurzon, The Tracking Station
Liner Notes by Bill Milkowski
CD Design by Jack Frisch
Manufactured by Discmakers
Dave Wilson is a jazz saxophonist, recording artist, composer, educator, and band leader in the PA Delaware Valley area.
With 6 recordings, all receiving national airplay, the Dave Wilson Quartet’s 4th release There Was Never in 2016 rose to #18 on National Radio and Grammy nominated. His 5th One Night at Chris’ went “Chartbound” (Top 50). New Release: Stretching Supreme!Visit davewilsonmusic.org. ...more
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