This CD is well titled because
as much as anything, Chuck Redd epitomizes the groove. A double threat guy
equally skilled on vibes and drums, Redd has spent a career on the straight
ahead highway. He's a believer in the real deal, and this CD once again
provides proof. Redd's basic quartet includes John Di Martino, piano; Nicki
Parrott, bass; Lewis Nash, drums; and on a few selections, Jerry Weldon, tenor
sax. The eleven tune playlist includes several rarely heard (but most welcome)
items like "The Great City", "Don't Let The Sun Catch You
Crying", Billy Strayhorn's triumph "A Flower Is A Lovesome
Thing", and Ornette Coleman's emotional opus "Lonely Woman".
From the standard book, there's "All Or Nothing At All" as well as a
ripping take on Monk's classic "Evidence". On all these and more,
Chuck Redd and friends---again and with ease---find the groove. I think it must
be in his DNA!
Self-produced; 2018; total 64
min.
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