R/E/D/S

Sign of Four

2011-07-07

This is the first collaboration for these Danes (and one Swede). Don’t let that fact fool you. As evidenced by the polished sound of this release, these guys have been around. “Sign of Four” is a collection of mid-tempo, post-bop instrumentals. Ed Epstein’s baritone sax leads the combo, providing the melody on every song. Bjarne Roupe’s guitar provides the harmony. This was the plan when they decided to team up and, backed by a tight rhythm section (Goran Schelin on bass and Dennis Drud on drums), R/E/D/S makes a slick, though not particularly engaging, combo. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Jazz

  • reviewed 07/2004

    Various Artists
    Upstairs at Larry's: Lawrence Welk Uncorked

  • reviewed 09/2017

    Gerald Beckett
    Oblivion

  • reviewed 04/2008

    ADONIS ROSE & THE N.O. VADERS
    Untouchable

  • reviewed 09/2006

    MSMW
    Out Louder

  • reviewed 03/2007

    Thad Jones
    One More: The Summary: Music of Thad Jones Volume 2

  • reviewed 01/2005

    Jeff Coffin Mu'Tet
    Bloom

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.