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 RuthNICHOLAS PAYTON
Into the Blue
THE CLAUDIA QUINTET
Royal Toast
ONE FOR ALL
Invades Vancouver
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere: The Music of Leonard Bernstein
IVAN "FUNKBOY" BODLEY
PIGS FEET & POTTED MEAT
Brad Mehldau Trio
Live
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