Featuring fiery and creative jazz, with bop, blues, Brazilian, Spanish and West African roots, Blues For The Tribe, from guitarist Baron Tymas reaches into a hundred bags to concoct its brand of jazz. The result: rich and modern compositions, animated by potent improvisation, poignant lyricism and strong blues roots. Baron's cohorts include saxophonist Stephen Riley (Steeplechase Records) and drummer Nate Smith (Dave Holland, Chris Potter), along with Damon Brown, John V. Brown, Mitch Butler, James "Saxsmo" Gates, Carl Lester El, II, Ed Paolantonio, Thomas Taylor and Jody Boyd. Here, the feel of the ensemble is everything, and cats are actually listening to each other. Their burning solos are a bonus. All performances were captured without overdubs, save "Dimples," a multi-layered original samba for acoustic guitar and shekere. The recordings come out of several short sessions - on stage in Richmond, Virginia, at Jody Boyd's Richmond studio and at NC Central University, where Tymas is a music professor. The music exemplifies genuine spontanaeity, great playing and a lot of heart. Instrumental Guitar (Electric/Jazz), total running time, 72:10 - Baron Tymas @ iTunes!