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Dave Young Releases 16th Solo Album, “Mantra”
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Dave Young Releases 16th Solo Album, “Mantra”

Jazz great Dave Young has released “Mantra”, his sixteenth album as a leader. The bassist featured his sextet plus three guests: Ewen Farncombe on organ, John Johnson on alto sax and flute, and Les Allt on flute.

Dave Young with Oscar Peterson: Nigerian Marketplace
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Dave Young with Oscar Peterson: Nigerian Marketplace

Pianist Oscar Peterson was known for keeping good company in bassists, and Dave Young is no exception. “Nigerian Marketplace” first appeared on Peterson’s featuring bass giant Niels Hennig Orsted-Pederson, but here Peterson and Young are joined by guitarist Joe Pass and drummer Martin Drew for a beautiful and grooving rendition of the tune.