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
BEAT KAESTLI
Happy, Sad and Satisfied.
Joel Frahm with Brad Mehldau
Don't Explain
Kermit Ruffins
Putumayo Presents Kermit Ruffins
MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY ALL-STARS
Live at the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival
ELDAR
Re-Imagination
Tia Brazda
Bandshell
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