Boris Kozlov “First Things First”
Bassist and bandleader Boris Kozlov defies expectationsand redefines what it means to put "First Things First.”Producer Marc Free sends Kozlov out along an ambitiouscourse for his Posi-Tone debut, and with a steady hand,bassist Kozlov confidently directs a mighty quintet of topnotch musicians. Saxophonist Donnie McCaslin, vibraphonist Behn Gillece, keyboardist Art Hirahara and drummer Rudy Royston keep moving freely over the solid harmonic foundation provided by Kozlov’s playing and leadership. While many jazz fans have yet to become acquaintedwith the music of Kozlov, the time has come to travel together beyond the simply straight ahead and to color outside the lines. We are confident that the music on this album will bring delight to the ears of serious listeners, navigating steadily away from the known and familiar and moveswiftly out into the uncharted depths of modern collectiveimprovisation to uncover a new sound in time and space.1. Page One (D. McCaslin)......................................6:192. Flow (B. Kozlov) ..................................................4:023. The More Things Change (A. Hirahara)...............5:354. I.S. Adventure (B. Kozlov).....................................6:525. Aftermath (B. Kozlov) ..........................................7:546. Second Line Sally (D. McCaslin).........................5:497. Viscous (B. Kozlov) .............................................5:468. Mind Palace (B. Gillece)......................................7:139. Warm Sand (B. Kozlov) .......................................6:4910. Once A Fog In Babylon (B. Kozlov)...................7:3911. Eclipse (C. Mingus) .............................................2:32
Boris Kozlov - bassDonny McCaslin - sax, alto fluteArt Hirahara - piano, Rhodes, organBehn Gillece - vibraphoneRudy Royston - drums, percussionproduced by Marc Free