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
WIL SWINDLER'S ELEVENET
Universe B
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Highlights, Volume 1
THE CHARLES MINGUS SEXTET
Charles Mingus Sextet with Eric Dolphy - Cornell 1964
Various Artists
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary All-Stars
FRANK ROSALY
Cicada Music
CASSANDRA WILSON
Loverly
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