| On the Shoulders of Giants | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Chris Byars |
| Cover: | On the Shoulders of Giants album cover.jpg |
| Alt: | Album cover of On the Shoulders of Giants, featuring the musicians on the album standing outside at night in New York City |
| Released: | March 15, 2020 |
| Recorded: | February 2019 |
| Label: | SteepleChase Records |
| Producer: | Nils Winther |
| Prev Title: | A Hundred Years from Today |
| Prev Year: | 2018 |
| Next Title: | Rhythm And Blues Of The 20s |
| Next Year: | 2021 |
On the Shoulders of Giants is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Chris Byars, released in 2020. It features a sextet without a chordal instrument, in which solos are accompanied with arranged horn harmonies. The sound on the album has been compared to that of Gerry Mulligan's pianoless groups.[1]
Ken Dryden, writing for the New York City Jazz Record, stated that "The music sounds like ithas been worked out in concert, sounding effortless" and that "The engaging performances on this CD will stand the test of time."[1] Scott Yanow, writing in L.A. Jazz Scene, praised the horn arrangements, stating that "Everyone has opportunities to shine in their solos yet the arranged ensembles that accompany them are often just as noteworthy."[2]
All tracks written by Chris Byars except as otherwise indicated