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 Ruth
Azar Lawrence & Al Mclean
Frontiers
Joris Teepe's Gronigan Art Ensemble
Jazz In Jazz Out
THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
THEIR LAST TIME OUT
SAXOPHONE SUMMIT-(Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman and Joe Lovano)
SAXOPHONE SUMMIT
DENNIS ROLLINS VELOCITY TRIO
The 11th Gate
Brian Hudson
Next Level
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