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
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Highlights, Volume 1
DAN BARASZU
Nightfall
THE WAVERLY SEVEN
YO! Bobby
Karen Blixt
Mad Hope
Bob James & Nathan East
The New Cool
Tin Hat
The Sad Machinery of Spring
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