Carl Allen; Tippin'

I'm sure that Carl Allen remains one of the first call drummers in New York City. It's just that I haven't heard anything recorded in quite a spell. But here he is, back on CD with super associates Christian McBride on bass; Chris Potter on tenor and soprano saxophones and bass clarinet; and on one cut, John Lee on piano. The tunes are mostly originals but you may be sure there's some familiar territory as well. The opener, for instance, is Parker's mood, a classic in the bebop book. You'll also hear Frank Loesser's “The Inch Worm”, Irving Berlin's “They Say It's Wonderful”, and Charles Strauss' “Put On A Happy Face”. If you are a member of the Lawrence Welk fan club, I daresay this is not your cup of tea. But if you wish to experience intense contributions from all players, try this one out.  

Cellar Music; 2024; appx. 64 min.