2007-01-24
Herein lies some fine jazz from an accomplished acoustic and electric bassist and his gang of three. With the exception of Emotional Storm and Continuo, this music is neither rambunctious nor sedate, generating just enough energy to get the appendages dancing. There is enough variety to keep the music mostly mellow but interesting without losing itself or the listener. Add the periodic touch of oud, a Middle Eastern lute, and the music takes on an exotic edge. -- Mostly
PETE CHRISTLIEB & HADLEY CALIMAN
Reunion
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Smooth Chill
DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL STAR BIG BAND
I'm BeBoppin' Too
Various Artists
ReBop: The Savoy Remixes
THE WAVERLY SEVEN
YO! Bobby
JERRY LEAKE AND RANDY ROOS
Cubist Live
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