2011-07-07
This is the first collaboration for these Danes (and one Swede). Don’t let that fact fool you. As evidenced by the polished sound of this release, these guys have been around. “Sign of Four” is a collection of mid-tempo, post-bop instrumentals. Ed Epstein’s baritone sax leads the combo, providing the melody on every song. Bjarne Roupe’s guitar provides the harmony. This was the plan when they decided to team up and, backed by a tight rhythm section (Goran Schelin on bass and Dennis Drud on drums), R/E/D/S makes a slick, though not particularly engaging, combo. Rebecca Ruth
CHARLIE HUNTER AND BOBBY PREVITE/GROUNDTRUTHER
ALTITUDES
IVAN "FUNKBOY" BODLEY
PIGS FEET & POTTED MEAT
Joris Teepe's Gronigan Art Ensemble
Jazz In Jazz Out
LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
MISS SMITH TO YOU
CHRISTIAN HOWES
Southern Exposure
Various Blue Note Artists
Somethin’ New
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.