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
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STRICTLY ROMANCIN'
Mike Longo And The New York State Of The Art Jazz Ensemble
Live From New York
JACK DEJONETTE AND BILL FRISELL
The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers
Christian Mc Bride
Live At Tonic
PEARL DJANGO
Modern Times
SHUFFLE DEMONS
ClusterFunk
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