Think Ahead
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Reviewed 2017-06-19
Reviewed 2017-06-19
STRAIGHT AHEAD JAZZ COMBO
Trombonist & composer Steve Davis leads a band including reeds, piano, bass, and drums on his 17th album. The set is mostly originals by Davis, but tracks 1, 6, 7, and 9 are covers of Tony Williams, Jimmy Van Heusen, the Gershwin brothers, and Bobby Hutcherson.
All instrumental. No FCC issues.
1 * Fast. Good intro to album with intro & passages by full band, plus good solos. (4:48)
2 Mid-tempo. Sax states a theme; trombone repeats, then goes on improv solo. (6:15)
3 * Mid-tempo. Lots of spirit & drive. Big alto sax solo; trombone & tenor solos too. (8:31)
4 * Mid-fast. Piano lead & flute are reminiscent of Corea’s “500 Miles High” (6:31)
5 Very fast. Repeated theme by band. Saxes & trombone trade showy solos. (5:32)
6 Very slow. Melancholy ballad led by trombone; gentle accompaniment. (9:06)
7 Mid-tempo, swingin. Trombone & tenor sax duet on Gershwin tune. (5:52)
8 ** Fast. Full band intro; expressive & interesting trombone solo; then alto, tenor, and drum solos. (7:11)
9 Slow. Showcases the flute. It’s ok, but a little bit sleepy. (6:23)
10 Mid-tempo. Dreamy & low energy. Solos by alto sax, soprano sax, trombone. (7:26)
11 ** Mid-fast. Full band sections are spirited. Very long, passionate solos by trombone, tenor, and piano. Fades out slowly. (8:45)
Trombonist & composer Steve Davis leads a band including reeds, piano, bass, and drums on his 17th album. The set is mostly originals by Davis, but tracks 1, 6, 7, and 9 are covers of Tony Williams, Jimmy Van Heusen, the Gershwin brothers, and Bobby Hutcherson.
All instrumental. No FCC issues.
1 * Fast. Good intro to album with intro & passages by full band, plus good solos. (4:48)
2 Mid-tempo. Sax states a theme; trombone repeats, then goes on improv solo. (6:15)
3 * Mid-tempo. Lots of spirit & drive. Big alto sax solo; trombone & tenor solos too. (8:31)
4 * Mid-fast. Piano lead & flute are reminiscent of Corea’s “500 Miles High” (6:31)
5 Very fast. Repeated theme by band. Saxes & trombone trade showy solos. (5:32)
6 Very slow. Melancholy ballad led by trombone; gentle accompaniment. (9:06)
7 Mid-tempo, swingin. Trombone & tenor sax duet on Gershwin tune. (5:52)
8 ** Fast. Full band intro; expressive & interesting trombone solo; then alto, tenor, and drum solos. (7:11)
9 Slow. Showcases the flute. It’s ok, but a little bit sleepy. (6:23)
10 Mid-tempo. Dreamy & low energy. Solos by alto sax, soprano sax, trombone. (7:26)
11 ** Mid-fast. Full band sections are spirited. Very long, passionate solos by trombone, tenor, and piano. Fades out slowly. (8:45)
Recent airplay
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Warrior
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No Cover, No Minimum — Aug 03, 2017
Charting
2017-06-28 — 2017-08-30
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Aug 27 | 1 |
| Aug 20 | 2 |
| Aug 13 | 2 |
| Aug 6 | 1 |
| Jul 30 | 1 |
| Jul 23 | 1 |
| Jul 16 | 1 |
| Jul 9 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Warrior | ||
| 2. | Abena's Gaze | ||
| 3. | A Little Understanding | ||
| 4. | Atmosphere | ||
| 5. | Mountaintop | ||
| 6. | Polka Dots And Moonbeams | ||
| 7. | Loved Walked In | ||
| 8. | Think Ahead | ||
| 9. | Little B's Poem | ||
| 10. | Evening Shades Of Blue | ||
| 11. | Farewell, Brother |