2009-08-17
This is a contemporary jazz release of all original compositions, a few of which could be categorized as bop ("Little Bit"), and some of which could be called smooth ("MM&D" and "Podunk"). Some of it can have a little soul ("K-Funk" and "Zone Seven") and some can have a nice groove ("Totem Dance" and "Get In Line"). There is nothing spectacular here. It is capably performed versions of uncomplicated, adequately-written pieces. Rebecca Ruth
Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts
The Scenic Route
NICHOLAS PAYTON
Sketches of Spain
JULIETTE GRECO
Le Temps d’une Chanson
CONRAD HERWIG
THE LATIN SIDE OF HERBIE HANCOCK
Geoff Muldaur's Futuristic Ensemble
Private Astronomy - A Vision of the Music of Bix Beiderbecke
LENNY MARCUS TRIO
Sun Ray - A Tribute to Ray Bryant
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