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
GAIL DAVIES
SINCE I DON'T HAVE YOU
MADEiLINE PEYROUX
Half the Perfect World
NOAH BAERMAN, WAYNE ESCOFFERY, AMANDA MONACO, VINNIE SPERRAZZA, HENRY LUGO
Playdate
JEFF HEALEY & THE JAZZ WIZARDS
Its Tight Like That
MATT BELSANTE
– Blame it on My Youth
FRED HERSCH
In Amsterdam: Live at the Bimhuis.
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