2007-01-24
Herein lies some fine jazz from an accomplished acoustic and electric bassist and his gang of three. With the exception of Emotional Storm and Continuo, this music is neither rambunctious nor sedate, generating just enough energy to get the appendages dancing. There is enough variety to keep the music mostly mellow but interesting without losing itself or the listener. Add the periodic touch of oud, a Middle Eastern lute, and the music takes on an exotic edge. -- MostlyBob James & Nathan East
The New Cool
HENRY BUTLER, STEVE BERNSTEIN AND THE HOT 9
VIPER'S DRAG
THE GODFATHERS OF GROOVE FEATURING REUBEN WILSON, BERNARD “PRETTY” PURDIE, AND GRANT GREEN JR.
The Godfathers of Groove
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
PRESERVATION
Billy Childs
Rebirth
JOSHUA REDMAN
Compass
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