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
JACK DEJONETTE AND BILL FRISELL
The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers
CATHERINE RUSSELL
STRICTLY ROMANCIN'
VINCENT HERRING
The Uptown Shuffle
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MILES DAVIS
The Complete On the Corner Sessions
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Live At The 4 Queens
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