From the first few measures of Duke Jordan's jazz classic “Jordu”, you just know that this is going to be the straight ahead stuff you've admired all your life. Drummer Joe Syrian leads this octet through a terrific ten tune talent laden journey. Considering the use of “motor city” here, one may make the connection with scores of Detroit jazz heroes over the decades. Indeed they carry the performance with titles like “Agua de Beber”, “Norwegian Wood”, “Charade”, “Blue Bossa”, “Nature Boy”, and a pristine vocal by Lucy Yeghiazaryan on “Teach Me Tonight”. This octet and its crisp arrangements and super song choices combine for a breath of fresh air. Give them a shot!
Circle 9 Records; 2026; appx. 51 min.
No comments:
Post a Comment