Tough Young Tenors

Rising saxophonists James Carter, Walter Blanding, Tim Warfield, Herb Harris, and Todd Williams assembled as the Tough Young Tenors for the 1991 Antilles release Alone Together. The result was a fine session in a vintage jam session context, featuring solos from all five saxmen backed by pianist Marcus Roberts, bassist Reginald Veal, and drummer Ben Riley (i.e., the Marcus Roberts Trio). The saxophonists were presented on an equal footing at the time, but have had varying levels of success in the decades since Alone Together was issued. Blanding, Harris, and Williams all playe...