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 Ruthavishai cohen
Continuo
ERIN BODE
Over and Over
BRUCE KAPHAN QUARTET
Bruce Kaphan Quartet
Michael Gamble And The Rhythm Serenaders
Get Rhythm In Your Feet
THE GODFATHERS OF GROOVE FEATURING REUBEN WILSON, BERNARD “PRETTY” PURDIE, AND GRANT GREEN JR.
The Godfathers of Groove
ABBEY LINCOLN
Abbey Sings Abbey
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