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
Babatunde Lea
Level of Intent
Andre Cavor
Road Trip
THE GODFATHERS OF GROOVE FEATURING REUBEN WILSON, BERNARD “PRETTY” PURDIE, AND GRANT GREEN JR.
The Godfathers of Groove
Brian Marsella's Imaginarium
The Clocks Have Gone Mad
Greg Merritt Jazz Quartet
New York Sexy
Various Artists
European Jazz Stage (Radio Netherlands Worldwide)
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