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2014-04-19
Wielding two saxophones and drums, Mo'Fone makes a big noise for a little trio. For 'Fonology, its third release, the band is adventurous in its approach, but the music maintains its accessibility...and its groove. With the addition of musical guests on sousaphone and trombone, the music often has a New Orleans sound ("No Nugget). The dark "Sideminder" is a favorite of mine and it sports fine tom-tom work from drummer, Jeremy Steinkoler. The Middle-Eastern sounding "That and the Other" is another favorite. It is quiet with tabla and didgeridoo adding to the haunting sound. All in all, I am happy to have been introduced to this fine San Francisco-based trio with this release.
Rebecca Ruth
BELA FLECK AND CHICK COREA
The Enchantment
THE DYNAMITES FEATURING CHARLES WALKER
KABOOM
THE JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET
New World
NOAH BAERMAN, WAYNE ESCOFFERY, AMANDA MONACO, VINNIE SPERRAZZA, HENRY LUGO
Playdate
INARA GEORGE WITH VAN DYKE PARKS
An Invitation
River Rogues Jazz Band
From Fats to Satch
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