In 1987, Neil Swainson wanted to record six original compositions he had been performing at Toronto clubs. At the time, the bassist was playing with Canadian drummer Jerry Fuller and pianist Gary Williamson. When Woody Shaw came to town earlier that year, the trio backed him, as they had with many other touring American headliners. Swainson also played …
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