Commander Potter takes musical helm
Arguably one of the finest sax players on the planet, Potter has played with some of the greatest names in the world of jazz. including luminaries such as Red Rodney, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Dave Douglas, Pat Metheny, Paul Motian and McCoy Tyner. At only 42, his name features on more than 100 albums, 15 of which were recorded by Potter as band leader. However, it is his collaboration with the brilliant bassist Dave Holland, ever since the release of Holland’s Prime Directive cd on ECM, for which Potter will be most remembered.
It’s hard to believe, after nearly 30 years navigating frequently unchartered waters — such is the lot of the contemporary jazz musician — that Potter would be cutting his first disc with the prestigious ECM label. His moniker has graced the sleeve notes on quite a few of the iconic album covers in the past, but this is his debut at the helm for this musical journey inspired by a reading of Homer’s The Odyssey.
