2014-03-26
From the Dazzle Recordings website: "Award winning guitarist, songwriter, and producer David Wiatrolik presents a collection of vocal jazzpop songs .... This album of original music had deep American roots, catchy melodies and is performed by strong players who know how to swing.... This music strives to make jazz accessible once again with just the right balance of musicality and edge."
Lots to like in a range from Dixieland through light Bop and smooth jazz, though I'd prefer more edge and less smooth. Sometimes he seems to channel Al Jarreau ... and sometimes Squirrel Nut Zippers. Wide range of tempos to choose from.
--Gerald Etkind
MARY RADEMACHER & RICK REUTHER
Two of a Kind
WYNTON MARSALIS
From The Plantation To The Penitentiary
PETE CHRISTLIEB & HADLEY CALIMAN
Reunion
STEVE TURRE
Bones of Art
3 COHENS
Braid
GINGER KWAN
Kwantum Leap
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