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 RuthWYNTON MARSALIS
From The Plantation To The Penitentiary
THE MATT SAVAGE TRIO
Hot Ticket
Johanna Sillanpaa
From This Side
JERRY LEAKE AND RANDY ROOS
Cubist Live
Various Artists
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary All-Stars
Sounds Of April & Randall
S.O.A.R.
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