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 RuthINARA GEORGE WITH VAN DYKE PARKS
An Invitation
Lou Caputo Not So Big Band
Uh Oh!
MELODY GARDOT
Worrisome Heart
NOAH BAERMAN, WAYNE ESCOFFERY, AMANDA MONACO, VINNIE SPERRAZZA, HENRY LUGO
Playdate
The Hot Club of San Francisco
John Paul George & Django
Jenny Gillespie
Cure For Dreaming
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