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
MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY ALL-STARS
Live at the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival
DENNIS ROLLINS VELOCITY TRIO
The 11th Gate
Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal
Buena Vista Social Club presents...
SHUFFLE DEMONS
ClusterFunk
THE JODI PROZNICK QUARTER
Foundations
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere: The Music of Leonard Bernstein
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