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
NOAH BAERMAN, WAYNE ESCOFFERY, AMANDA MONACO, VINNIE SPERRAZZA, HENRY LUGO
Playdate
DIANA KRALL
The Very Best of Diana Krall
Pete Kennedy
Tone, Twang and Taste
Joel Frahm with Brad Mehldau
Don't Explain
Bob James & Nathan East
The New Cool
Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra
Enjoy
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