The emotive alto saxophonist has been summoned all around the United States, and now calls his native Baltimore home. He returns to New York for this performance celebrating the release of his debut album, Songs From This Season.

Tim Green with pianist Orrin Evans.

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Warren Wolf.

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The Tim Green Quintet.

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Obed Calvaire.

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Matt Clohesy.

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Alto saxophonist Tim Green performs at 92Y Tribeca on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012.

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Alto saxophonist Tim Green is no stranger to New York, having studied at the Manhattan School of Music. He's also lived in Los Angeles, where he attended the Thelonious Monk Institute's handpicked masters program. But he's now settled in Baltimore, where he grew up. Since he got home, he's finished up his first recording, Songs From This Season, which casts musicians from up and down the East Coast to execute his compositions. Here, he brings his impassioned delivery to a quintet gig in downtown Manhattan.

Tim Green's quintet preceded Orrin Evans' trio on stage at the 92Y Tribeca in downtown New York City, as part of the WBGO concert series The Checkout: Live.

Set List

All compositions by Tim Green.

• "Peace"
• "Dedication"
• "Philippians 4:13"
• "ChiTown"
• "The Queen of Sheba"
• "Time for Liberation"

Personnel

• Tim Green, alto saxophone
• Warren Wolf, vibraphone
• Orrin Evans, piano
• Matt Clohesy, bass
• Obed Calvaire, drums

Credits

Producer and Host: Josh Jackson; Audio Engineer: David Tallacksen; Production Assistant: Michael Downes; Video Director: Stew Nachmias. Recorded Feb. 20, 2012 at 92Y Tribeca in New York, N.Y. Photo by John Rogers for NPR.

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