I like the title of this CD because it doesn't shout, brag, or overstate the fact that marvelous musicians are here to state their case. From there, it's up to you. Leadership here is provided by drummer Arvind Ramdas. He assembles a straight ahead, in-the-pocket quintet which plays it all for the pure joy and tradition of the art of jazz. The music is playful, intimate, and challenging while remaining accessible and true to the assigned task. Solos are perfectly executed and outstanding musicianship is the call of the day. The seven tunes played here include sometimes surprising but welcome choices composed by luminaries like Kenny Dorham, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Vernon Duke, Peter Bernstein, Roy Hargrove and more---mostly encompassing bop flavored delights. The single standard on the date is an exquisite take on “Autumn In New York”. It is all heavyweight jazz making. Indeed, here we go!
Cellar Music Group; 2026; appx. 50 min.
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