Prayer-Pres

Presents
Prayer For My Ancestors

and

Mystic Journey

Azar Lawrence Quintet
Prayer For My Ancestors 2010 Tour Kickoff
Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola
Jazz at Lincoln Center
November 10th - 14th, 2009

To thank and honor our ancestors by praising their music..that will be with us forever

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Azar Lawrence - Prayer For My Ancestors

The Performers

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Azar Lawrence Septet
Azar Lawrence, Tenor & Soprano sax
Eddie Henderson, Trumpet
Gerald Hayes, Alto sax
Billy Hart, Drums*
Benito Gonzalez, Piano
Essiet Essiet, Bass

*Lorca Hart, drums

Azar Lawrence - Prayer For My Ancestors

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Azar released Legacy and Music of John Coltrane in 2007. Furthering the journey in 2008 he produced Prayer For My Ancestors continuing on the spiritual path led by the Ancestors.

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Reviews

".......saxist Azar Lawrence is cooking on all 8 cylinders on this Coltrane-inspired set of originals. George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly, July 2009

"...he’s still the same physical, gritty, pentatonically inclined tenor and soprano saxophonist." "Lawrence made his name with the music he played in the ’70s. He should get it back with the music he’s playing today." Chris Kelsey, JazzTimes May 2009

"Though and through, this wonderful disc sounds like a long lost gem from an earlier and more spiritual era." Bruce Lee Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery, May 2009

"Jazz needs to retrieve as many Azar Lawrences as possible, mature, tested musicians who have, for whatever reason, receded into the woodwork for way too long. Prayer for My Ancestors is proof of that." Azar Lawrence - Prayer For My Ancestors, Bill Shoemaker, Moments Notice, April 2009

18th Annual Greater Hartford Jazz Festival, July 2009

"...his recent re-emergence finds Azar in outstanding musical form ... the volcanic force of a John Coltrane...an unforgettable sonic experience..." Chuck Obuchowski, Hartford Courant, July 2009 (18th Annual Greater Hartford Jazz Festival)

DalyJazz, Missoula Montana, July 2009

"I would like to thank you again for an extraordinary evening. I have been to Dizzy's club several times and have seen some wonderful performances by the likes of Marcus Roberts, Bill Charlap, Wycliffe Gorden and others. I enjoyed Azar and Benito more than any of these…"

"Great show tonight! You were on the mark on how terrific those two are. The Coltrane tunes were gorgeous. You've got to start filming shows like this! I'll keep my eye out for future gems like tonight…"

"Thanks for the amazing experience. We were jazz-pumped for days afterwards!"

"Thank you Bruce and Eden! That was truly an amazing experience! Tell Azar he’s the bomb!"

"That was unbelievable! I’m still pinching myself. I’ve heard Branford and Brecker and Dexter Gordon and a lot of others play, and last night was far better than any of that…where did you find these guys???"

For Booking:
Linda G.
zarmedia@gmail.com
http://www.azarlawrence.com
818.602.7831

For info re: Legacy and Music of John Coltrane
Contact: leonardherringjr@aol.com