2008-05-18
Nicholas Payton's first outing for Nonesuch gets the talented trumpeter back to recording in his New Orleans hometown, but don't expect loud and brassy 'Nawlins jazz. Instead, Payton explores the "blue" and "blues" side of jazz with generally quieter and reflective pieces -- although you will hear the occasional influence of Louis Armstrong in this work. You'll also hear Miles Davis. Payton calls Louis and Miles the "Old and New Testament" of jazz trumpeters. "Nida" and "The Charleston Hop" are the most up-tempo pieces in this set; I also liked the beauty of "Chinatown" and "Drucilla." The trumpeter adds his own vocal to "Blue." 05/08 MJVD J-Contemporary (Instrumental)Q-BURNS
Abstract Message
Dr. John Hair & New Connections
When The Spirit Gets You!
NIA QUINTET
End of Time
Dr. Michael White
Dancing in the Sky
Mark Isbell
Encontro
THE MACPODZ
Genius Food for Superheroes
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