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
PAT COIL SEXTET
Bird House
BLUE MOON MARQUEE
BARE KNUCKLES & BRAWN
Invert
The Strange Parade
HENRY BUTLER, STEVE BERNSTEIN AND THE HOT 9
VIPER'S DRAG
Various Artists
European Jazz Stage (Radio Netherlands Worldwide)
THE DEAD KENNY G'S
Bewildered Herd
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