Upward Spiral

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1989 live and studio recordings from tenor saxophonist Ed Petersen. Upward Spiral was recorded before Ed relocated from Chicago to teach jazz saxophone at University of New Orleans in 1994. This was Ed's first of three Delmark CDs. Their cohesiveness and level of excitement is obvious. Upward Spiral features eight original Petersen compositions opening with the burning, hard bop "Probably". with Fareed Haque (guitar), Brad Williams (piano), Rob Amster (bass), Jeff Stitely (drums). (Previously deleted: 6/1/05. Original release date: 6/90)