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 RuthKermit Ruffins
Putumayo Presents Kermit Ruffins
QUARTET SAN FRANCISCO
Pacific Premieres
Bobby Previte
The Coalition of the Willing
Yelena Eckemoff Quintet
In The Shadow Of A Cloud
Houston Person
The Melody Lingers On
JAKE BERGEVIN
Holding Back the Dawn
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