I Remember Clifford

Due to the straight-ahead nature of the music on this CD, plus trumpeter Arturo Sandoval's self-restraint, I Remember Clifford has been many jazz purists' favorite among the trumpeter's releases. Sandoval, who is joined by pianistKenny Kirkland, bassistCharnett Moffett, drummerKenny Washington, and eitherErnie Watts,David Sanchez, orEd Calleon tenor, pays tribute to the greatClifford Brownby performing ten selections previously recorded byBrown, plus his original"I Left This Space for You." The emphasis is on bebop (no Latin or Cuban rhythms on this date), with the highlights including"Daahoud,""Joy Spring,""Cherokee," and an emotional"I Remember Clifford."