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 RuthSOMI
If the Rains Come First
JAMBALAYA BRASS BAND
IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE
DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL STAR BIG BAND
I'm BeBoppin' Too
Soweto Kinch
A Life in the Day of B19: Tales of the Tower Block.
T.K. BLUE
Latin Bird
DEEPAK RAM
Steps
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