2007-02-05
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. – Mostly
THE MIKE LONGO TRIO
Float Like a Butterfly
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA
SONGS FROM LONELY AVENUE
DON BYRON
“Do the Boomerang,” the Music of Junior Walker
OUT TO LUNCH
Melvin's Rockpile
THE CLAUDIA QUINTET
Royal Toast
Dr. John
Mercernary
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