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
THE SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA
Rising Sun
DIRTY BOURBON RIVER SHOW
Volume Four
THE REBIRTH
This Journey In
STEVE SWALLOW with ROBERT CREELY
So There
The Bill Belasco Trio
Three Musicians
Azar Lawrence & Al Mclean
Frontiers
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