Braden’s 1991 album "The Time Is Now" is a solid, if unremarkable, entry in the contemporary bebop landscape, featuring strong playing from the leader and his assembled quartet. The record captures Braden in a transitional period, showcasing his commitment to traditional jazz forms while hinting at future directions.
- "The Time Is Now" was released on the Dutch jazz label Criss Cross Jazz in 1991.
- The album features Braden on tenor saxophone, with accompaniment from pianist Mark Butler, bassist Darryl Hall, and drummer Bernard Purdie.
- Personnel on the album includes a notable rhythm section that grounds Braden's improvisations in a swinging, accessible manner.
Don Braden is a jazz tenor saxophonist from New Jersey, known for his work in bebop and hard bop. In 1991, he was a rising artist on the contemporary jazz scene, having released several albums as a leader.
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