2010-11-15
I tried to find biographical information on this band and could only find the same quote (repeatedly) from band leader, Ron Holmes, Jr. about how great the band is. I can't even tell you the origin of the band name. Aside from Fo/Mo/Deep's self-professed awesomeness, I can tell you that the band is a sextet from Columbus. The release, "Eclecticism", isn't really eclectic at all. It's your basic smooth jazz, featuring mostly original pieces done in a professional manner. Covers include a version of Nate Adderley's "Hummin'" that is a bit slower than the original. The cover of John Coltrane's "Giant Steps" is....well...smooth. This is moderately upbeat easy listening jazz. Rebecca RuthChris Botti
A Thousand Kisses Deep
UCF JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Jazz Town
Karen Blixt
Mad Hope
DON BYRON
“Do the Boomerang,” the Music of Junior Walker
Joe Ferrara
The Tiger Walks Through My Dreams
CONRAD HERWIG
THE LATIN SIDE OF HERBIE HANCOCK
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