2011-05-04
With Rick Holland and Evan Dobbins leading the way on trumpet and trombone, the Little Big Band makes contemporary big band jazz. Currently out of New York, Rick Holland received his doctorate from Michigan State University, so there’s your local spin. “Trilby” is perfectly executed and considering Mr. Holland received his doctorate in classical performance, that’s to be expected. While every note is placed exactly where it should be, there’s no fire here. There’s something to be said for perfection, but I like my jazz a little rough around the edges. Rebecca Ruth
THE JAMES MOODY & HANK JONES QUARTET
OUR DELIGHT
CHARLIE HUNTER TRIO
Mistico
THE GODFATHERS OF GROOVE FEATURING REUBEN WILSON, BERNARD “PRETTY” PURDIE, AND GRANT GREEN JR.
The Godfathers of Groove
CLIFTON ANDERSON
AND SO WE CARRY ON
STRYKERT AND SLAGLET
KEEPER
THE DYNAMITES FEATURING CHARLES WALKER
KABOOM
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