Tenderlonious You Know I Care

• Tenderlonious – On the Nile
• Tenderlonious – Maimoun
• Tenderlonious – Infant Eyes
• Tenderlonious – Poor Eric
• Tenderlonious – John Coltrane
• Tenderlonious – You Know I Care

• 1. On the Nile
• 2. Maimoun
• 3. Infant Eyes
• 4. Poor Eric
• 5. John Coltrane
• 6. You Know I Care

Players like Jackie McLean, Duke Pearson, Clifford Jordan and Wayne Shorter have all played significant roles in Tenderlonious' life and provide a constant source of inspiration for his development as a musician and composer. 'You Know I Care' is a tribute to those musicians and for this reason a landmark album - his first recording that purely delves into the American jazz songbook. Plus it's a way of encouraging a new generation of jazz listeners to explore some of the most significant contributors, and in some cases unsung heroes, to this ever evolving genre.

This album clearly follows in the footsteps of Tenderlonious' spiritual jazz heroes, paying particular attention to the original performers of these six masterpieces - Jackie McClean, Clifford Jordan, Wayne Shorter and Duke Pearson. This is also the first time that Tenderlonious has recorded on alto saxophone, a more recent love affair for this talented multi-instrumentalist, and hopefully the first of many.

There is something for everyone on this album, from brooding ballads to full
steam ahead modal delights - and an opportunity to enjoy a fresh take on these
timeless compositions.