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 RuthMARK GUILIANA
Beat Music
THE GODFATHERS OF GROOVE FEATURING REUBEN WILSON, BERNARD “PRETTY” PURDIE, AND GRANT GREEN JR.
The Godfathers of Groove
CONRAD HERWIG
THE LATIN SIDE OF HERBIE HANCOCK
HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN
Four Dead Batteries - Original Soundtrack
ALLEN TOUSSAINT
The Bright Mississippi
THE CHEEBACABRA
Exile in the Woods
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