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 RuthTHE STANLEY CLARKE BAND
THE STANLEY CLARKE BAND
PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND
LIVE IN HOLLYWOOD
DAFNIS PRIETO PROVERB TRIO
Dafnis Prieto Proverb Trio
DEWA BUDJANA
Joged Kahyangan
The New Orleans Social Club
Sing Me Back Home
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere: The Music of Leonard Bernstein
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