David S. Ware New Quartet – Shakti

Shakti by David S. Ware New Quartet  [AUM052] - CD in gorgeous 4-panel digipak / Down to very last copies; < 6 remaining. * Note BUNDLE Option above w/ Théâtre Garonne, 2008 – together presenting the total work recorded by this luminous quartet.David S. Ware: tenor sax, kalimba (4), compositions Joe Morris: guitar, percussion (4) William Parker: bass Warren Smith: drums, percussion (4) This tremendously beautiful album was Ware's first new studio recording in almost 6 years and, crucially, his first with a new group since the highly esteemed classic Quartet was disbanded. The classic DSW Quartet's final U.S. performance (June 2006) was documented on Renunciation. Immediately following that concert, Ware began developing a new group concept, and to compose for same. In July 2007 his new quartet –featuring guitarist Joe Morris– made its live debut at the Iridium in NYC. The group was ultimately solidified with the addition of long-time compatriot William Parker on bass and fellow mast