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• Revealing Evidence

Revealing Evidence (2003)
M.B. Hanif & The Sound Voyagers 

     M.B. Hanif: fiery and compelling performer on alto and soprano saxophones, leader of the Sound Voyagers and producer of this CD.
     First rate musiciansthe excitement of a live performanceand state of the art recording technology.  A winning combination indeed!
     Five tracks from this CD were recorded at the Clarion Music Center, a well-known venue for world music in San Francisco.)
     Two originals by M.B. Hanif: Homage and Matrix Bluesand one by his long-time musical colleague, trumpeter, Mark Wright, Tabo, along with selections from Wayne Shorter and Miles Davis, were strong influences on the musical development of Hanif.
    
     Mary Ellen Donald, nationally acclaimed Middle Eastern percussionist, played tambourine on Homage, bringing a unique flavor to this piece, including a magical duet with bassist, Kash Killian and a sparkling solo.
     Mary Ellen: I am honored to be a part of this extraordinary CD.  I have been a professional musician for over thirty years, am studying jazz piano and performing as a jazz singer.  So, when I say Revealing Evidence is my favorite CD, I hope youll take note.  One time I pushed the repeat button and listened to Wayne Shorters Anna Maria for three hours in a row, never tiring of Hanif and the Sound Voyagers rendition.  Listen for yourself.  Enjoy the richness, freshness, and variety that Hanif has pulled together from four different bands.  Its just plain good music!

M. B. Hanif
Photo by Jo Gentry