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
TODD BISHOP GROUP
Little Played Little Bird
DON BYRON
“Do the Boomerang,” the Music of Junior Walker
MSMW
Out Louder
BRUCE KAPHAN QUARTET
Bruce Kaphan Quartet
THE CLAUDIA QUINTET
Royal Toast
NIA QUINTET
End of Time
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