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 RuthTHE STANLEY CLARKE BAND
THE STANLEY CLARKE BAND
CONNIE EVINGSON WITH DAVE FRISHBERG
Little Did I Dream
Matt White The Super Villain Jazz Band
Worlds Wide
Nora Jones
Not Too Late
ELVIS COSTELLO AND ALLEN TOUSSAINT (“Two-SAHN-t”)
The River in Reverse
FRED HERSCH
In Amsterdam: Live at the Bimhuis.
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