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.
NATE NAJAR TRIO
I’m All Smiles
Kait Dunton & TrioKait
Casual
IVAN "FUNKBOY" BODLEY
PIGS FEET & POTTED MEAT
Brisa Roche
The Chase
ERIC FRAZIER
In Your Own Time
WYNTON MARSALIS & MARCUS ROBERTS
TOGETHER AGAIN
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