2007-01-24
Herein lies some fine jazz from an accomplished acoustic and electric bassist and his gang of three. With the exception of Emotional Storm and Continuo, this music is neither rambunctious nor sedate, generating just enough energy to get the appendages dancing. There is enough variety to keep the music mostly mellow but interesting without losing itself or the listener. Add the periodic touch of oud, a Middle Eastern lute, and the music takes on an exotic edge. -- Mostly
ELISABETH KONTOMANOU
Back to My Groove
Johanna Sillanpaa
From This Side
ERIC FRAZIER
In Your Own Time
BILLY BANG QUINTET FEATURING FRANK LOWE
Above & Beyond: Live in Grand Rapids
Various Artists
ReBop: The Savoy Remixes
Shirley Horn
Live At The 4 Queens
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