2004-04-05
Some nice straight-ahead jazz here on Squeeze Squeeze from rotary valve trumpeter Ray Vega. His interpretations of McCoy Tyner ("Contemplation") and Wayne Shorter are solid draws, but the other half of originals stands out, too.
Included are nice compositions from alto saxophonist Bobby Porcelli ("Me Quitez Pas") and bass player Gregg August ("Crescent Mood"), as well as Vega's "Smile You're in Beirut" and the title track.
Remember this name: Igor Atalita; he plays piano.
Spicy percussion throughout, but the drums really get going on Vega's "La Tercera". Great for your next dinner party.
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Pisces Crisis
The Hot Club of San Francisco
John Paul George & Django
CHICK COREA & GARY BURTON
The New Crystal Silence
The New Orleans Social Club
Sing Me Back Home
THE BAD PLUS
For All I Care
JOSHUA REDMAN
Compass
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