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 Ruth
ARJUN
Pieces
RICHARD OPPENHEIM
Greenhorn In A Red State
THE RICK HOLLAND-EVAN DOBBINS LITTLE BIG BAND
Trilby
The U.S. Army Blues
Live At The Blues Alley
JACK DEJONETTE AND BILL FRISELL
The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers
THE BLUECAT EXPRESS
The Spirit of New Orleans
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