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
WYNTON MARSALIS
SELECTIONS FROM SWINGING INTO THE 21'ST
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
United We Swing
CASSANDRA WILSON
Loverly
MORGAN CHILDS QUINTET
Time
Greg Merritt Jazz Quartet
New York Sexy
Mark Isbell
Encontro
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