Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Legendary Canadian Bassist Neil Swanson speaks candidly about the reissue of his 1988 album 49th Parallel, featuring Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Jerry Fuller and Gary Williamson.

49th Parallel was one of the last recordings of virtuoso trumpet player Woody Shaw, and represents the fantastic chemistry shared by Shaw and tenor legend Henderson, a chemistry that is shared with the Canadian rhythm section and band leader.