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
Mwalim
Awakened by a Noon Day Sun
CLUTCHY HOPKINS (Meets Lord Kenjamin)
Music is My Medicine
Little Charlie And Organ Grinder Swing
Skronky Tonk
REGINA CARTER
Reverse Thread
The U.S. Army Blues
Live At The Blues Alley
DANIEL SMITH
Bebop Bassoon
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