2014-03-26
From the Dazzle Recordings website: "Award winning guitarist, songwriter, and producer David Wiatrolik presents a collection of vocal jazzpop songs .... This album of original music had deep American roots, catchy melodies and is performed by strong players who know how to swing.... This music strives to make jazz accessible once again with just the right balance of musicality and edge."
Lots to like in a range from Dixieland through light Bop and smooth jazz, though I'd prefer more edge and less smooth. Sometimes he seems to channel Al Jarreau ... and sometimes Squirrel Nut Zippers. Wide range of tempos to choose from.
--Gerald Etkind
CHICK COREA & GARY BURTON
The New Crystal Silence
Various Artists
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary All-Stars
ELISABETH KONTOMANOU
Back to My Groove
AVISHAI COHEN
After The Big Rain
Sidney Jacobs
First Man
Jay Geils, Duke Robillard and Gerry Beaudoin
New Guitar Summit
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