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Take seven legendary jazz figures—Billy Harper, Eddie Henderson, George Cables, Cecil McBee, Billy Hart, David Weiss, and Donald Harrison—and you get THE COOKERS. While many veteran jazz masters lead their own groups, this powerhouse ensemble stands out as one of the few to bring together musicians of such stature while maintaining an egalitarian approach since its inception.

This formidable all-star septet channels the fiery, hard-hitting spirit of the mid-'60s—a time when post-bop was bursting with intensity, power, and virtuosity, much like the jazz heavyweights of today.

Though most of them have crossed the 70-year mark, they play with a raw energy and deep wisdom that can only come from a lifetime dedicated to music. Legendary!