2007-02-05
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
ALON NECHUSHTAN
Words Beyond
Angie Wells & Raphael Lemonnier
Love And Mischief
MELODY GARDOT
My One and Only Thrill
CLUTCHY HOPKINS (Meets Lord Kenjamin)
Music is My Medicine
ROBERTO FONSECA
Akokan
THE BLUECAT EXPRESS
The Spirit of New Orleans
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