Migration

His style and selfless class emerge in every piece, where the compatibility of all players interlocks into an impeccable poetic synergy.

"Migration gives notice that Antonio Sanchez is ready to lead his own ensembles. The core quartet here contains two of the best tenor saxophonists in the world under 40, and one of the most complete bassists in jazz; plus guest appearances by Chick Corea and Pat Metheny. For his recording debut as a leader, Antonio Sanchez has created a work daring yet meticulous in concept and inspired in execution. He had very high-level help. Chris Potter, David Sanchez, and Scott Colley give deeply of themselves to this project, and the sound achieved by engineer Joe Ferla renders every electric moment of this acoustic album. Sanchez says, 'I had to have him for my first record, because nobody gets my drum sound like Joe.' " (T. Conrad)

"Best CD of 2007" (DownBeat) / "Best Debut Album of the Year" (All About Jazz NY)

Recorded in New York on 10, 11 January 2007, at Sear Sound Studio  Recording engineer Joe Ferla

Track #1: recorded in Clearwater (FL) on 21 January 2007, at Mad Hatter East Studios by Bernie Kirsh

Mixed in New York at Sony Studio  Mixing engineer Joe Ferla

Cover photo: Lisardo F. Maggipinto - Photos by John Abbott

Liner notes by Thomas Conrad