Originally published at rec.music.bluenote
One of the highlights of straight ahead jazz in the 1980s was the group Sphere, which combined veterans such as tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse and drummer Ben Riley with younger musicians Kenny Barron and Buster Williams. The ensemble was frequently cited as one of the few bands that had a cohesiveness and group concept which enabled the musicians to take chances and explore new areas while retaining their identities.
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