Sunday 18 March 2007
THE LEADERS – Bobby Watson, Chico Freeman, Eddie Henderson, Fred Harris, Cecil McBee, Billy Hart
i.c.w. VPRO Radio
Bobby Watson-alto saxophone, Chico Freeman-tenor saxophone, Eddie Henderson-trumpet, Fred Harris-piano, Cecil McBee-bass, Billy Hart-drums
In the 80’s and 90’s they were a sensation, The Leaders (Lester Bowie, Arthur Blythe, Chico Freeman, Kirk Lightsey, Cecil McBee and Famoudou Don Moye). Freeman and McBee put new life into the formation and again, great musicians, all leading their own ensembles, contribute to this collective