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 RuthKermit Ruffins
Putumayo Presents Kermit Ruffins
MICROSCOPIC SEPTET
Surrealistic Swing
Rahsaan Barber
The Music In The Night
Panthelion
Life After 339
THE RICK HOLLAND-EVAN DOBBINS LITTLE BIG BAND
Trilby
WYNTON MARSALIS
SELECTIONS FROM SWINGING INTO THE 21'ST
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