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
JACK DEJONETTE AND BILL FRISELL
The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers
BELA FLECK AND CHICK COREA
The Enchantment
MELODY GARDOT
My One and Only Thrill
NIA QUINTET
End of Time
James Taylor Quartet (JTQ)
The Oscillator
Terence Blanchard
The Comedian
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