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
Dave Potter
You Already Know
Branford Marsallis
Metamorphosen
BEN Wanicur
The Excluded Middle
Various Artists
Upstairs at Larry's: Lawrence Welk Uncorked
THE GODFATHERS OF GROOVE FEATURING REUBEN WILSON, BERNARD “PRETTY” PURDIE, AND GRANT GREEN JR.
The Godfathers of Groove
WYNTON MARSALIS
From The Plantation To The Penitentiary
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