Combinations

Reviewed: 2017-08-22
Genre: Jazz
FCCs: none

Review: talented bassist combines different line-ups of some of the best jazz musicians on the planet. His only glory seems to be in his arranging. This is a terrific showcase of what is possible. Originals combined with seldom heard gems from the past.
If You Like: Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Rollins, Ron Carter< Elvin Jones
Track Review (favorites denoted by *): *1. Every Man Is A King (6:33) - bass solo starts> slow tempo builds to midtempo then swings to fast tempo> everybody solos> crescendo end *2/ A Thought (7:45) - piano starts> slow tempo jam> trumpet solo> sax solo> beautiful piano solo swings to midtempo> slow fade 3/ Prelude To A Kiss (5:56) - sax starts> slow tempo jam> guitar solo>gorgeous sax solo> guitar solo> sax solo> fade *4/ Columbus Circle Stop (5:38) - bass starts> uptempo jam> sax & trumpet trade solos like having an argument> drum solo> quick stop 5/ Amanda's Bossa (5:06) - trumpet starts> midtempo jam> piano solo> beautiful trumpet solo> sax solo> slow fade 6/ One For Amos (5:57) - bass starts> uptempo jam> bass solo> lively sax solo> piano solo> crescendo end 7/ Gary's Tune (6:37) - drums start> midtempo jam> guitar solo> fade *8/ How Great Thou Art (7:23) - beautiful guitar starts> slow tempo jam> guitar solo> guitar bass duet> slow fade *9/ How My Heart Sings (5:19) - piano starts> midtempo jam> fiery piano solo> spirited bass solo> crescendo end & piano flourish *10/ drums start> uptempo jam> everybody solos> quick stop 11/ Darn That Dream (5:05) - slow bass solo