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
RICHARD OPPENHEIM
Greenhorn In A Red State
Mark Isbell
Encontro
BELA FLECK AND CHICK COREA
The Enchantment
THE SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA
Rising Sun
PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND
LIVE IN HOLLYWOOD
STEVE SWALLOW with ROBERT CREELY
So There
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