Among New York musicians who literally make their reputations underground, Dave Binney is something of a central figure. His deceptively simple-sounding songs, and the passionate alto saxophone blowing he brings to them, saw bright daylight when he brought an A-list band, including drummer Brian Blade, to the CareFusion Newport Folk Festival in Newport, R.I.Personnel: David Binney, alto saxophone; Craig Taborn, piano; Eivind Opsvik, bass; Brian Blade, drums.


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