2007-01-24
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
DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL STAR BIG BAND
I'm BeBoppin' Too
SOMI
If the Rains Come First
RACHEL ZAMSTEEN
Bouquet
Kermit Ruffins
Putumayo Presents Kermit Ruffins
JEFF HEALEY & THE JAZZ WIZARDS
Its Tight Like That
JEFF COFFIN MU'TET
Mutopia
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