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
HENRY BUTLER, STEVE BERNSTEIN AND THE HOT 9
VIPER'S DRAG
Laurence Hobgood Trio
Honor Thy Fathers
Joe Ferrara
The Tiger Walks Through My Dreams
SIMONE
Simone on Simone
Dr. Lonnie Smith
Too Damn Hot!
Lewis Porter and Phil Scarff Group
Three Minutes to Four
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