Tony Dagradi has always been leading the way to higher dimensions, whether as an educator at the renowned Loyola School of Music in New Orleans, or as the originator of the city's most revered contemporary jazz group, Astral Project. The saxophonist has always kept good company, whether with his compatriots in Astral Project, or the many fine musicians with whom he has played. Professor Longhair, Ellis Marsalis, James Booker, Dr. John, Johnny Adams, Larry Coryell, and Nat Adderley are just some of the artists that he has gigged with on alto and soprano sax. He is nothing if no...