''Riverside'' is an album by trumpeter Dave Douglas, saxophonist

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, bassist

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and drummer Jim Doxas which was released in April 2014 on Douglas'

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Reception

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said "the most satisfying moments generally occur when Douglas is flexing his brawny tone and agile ideas to seize the spotlight or support his fellow horn player".Britt Robson
JazzTimes Review
May 22, 2014 On

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Troy Collins stated "''Riverside'' pays homage to Giuffre's progressive concepts through the creation of new works that draw inspiration from his oeuvre, rather than merely rehashing it. The deceptive simplicity of folk-based themes, rich harmonic counterpoint and subtle rhythmic interplay are the basic foundations of Giuffre's aesthetic—aspects Riverside makes its own on this vibrant premiere".

Track listing

''All compositions by Dave Douglas except as indicated'' # "Thrush" - 6:41 # "The Train and the River" (

) - 2:27 # "Old Church, New Paint (Intro)" (Chet Doxas) - 2:08 # "Old Church, New Paint" (Doxas) - 4:29 # "Handwritten Letter" - 6:07 # "Big Shorty" (Doxas) - 6:48 # "Front Yard" - 3:59 # "Backyard" - 7:18 # "No Good Without You" - 6:07 # " Travelin' Light" (

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) - 4:24 # "Sing on the Mountain High/Northern Miner" (Doxas) - 11:56

Personnel

* Dave Douglas - trumpet *Chet Doxas - clarinet, saxophone *

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*Jim Doxas - drums

References

{{Authority control 2014 albums Dave Douglas (trumpeter) albums Greenleaf Music albums