Saxophonist/composer Dennis Mitcheltree’s new recording, his sixth
as a leader, Golden Rule, is one brimming with humanity. The music
celebrates family, lost friends, his major inspirations (including tenor
giants John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, and others), and speaks directly
to our shared journey through life, and the imperative to treat each
other with love, respect, trust and dignity – in short – to treat others as
you wish to be treated. The music on Golden Rule is a reflection of that
notion. It also swings like mad and engages the listener with nine
wonderfully crafted compositions from Mitcheltree.
This quartet is featuring:
Dennis Mitcheltree - tenor saxophone
Johannes Wallmann - piano
Nick Moran - bass
Dave Bayles - drums