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The grandson of the late Doc Cheatham, trumpeter Theo Croker's outstanding debut as a leader would have made his grandfather very proud. Assembling a group of presumably young lions (Croker was around 21 years old at the time of recording), the trumpeter wrote and arranged everything. Unlike many such projects, where a leader has the chops but isn't quite ready to showcase so much original material at once, Croker displays a surprising gift for creating memorable pieces that hold one's interest. The opener, "Interlude One," features the only overdubs of the section, a chorus of trumpets playing an intricate progression that is based upon the harmonic progression of "The Fundamentals." "Focus" is a wild post-bop vehicle with crisp unison lines and terrific percussion by drummer Ulysses Bim Owens. "Middle Passage" opens with an ominous vamp before developing into a slinky blues, highlighted by the leader's expressive playing. But the acid test is playing at a slow tempo and Croker shines in "With You," a masterful ballad that shows his obvious gifts as a thoughtful player and composer. Alto saxophonist Stantman Kendrick, trombonist Andre Murchison, pianist Sullivan Fortner, and bassist Chris Mees all provide excellent support throughout the session.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo
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Theo Croker, Composer, MainArtist
2007 Left Sided Music 2007 Left Sided Music
Theo Croker, Composer, MainArtist
2007 Left Sided Music 2007 Left Sided Music
Theo Croker, Composer, MainArtist
2007 Left Sided Music 2007 Left Sided Music
Theo Croker, Composer, MainArtist
2007 Left Sided Music 2007 Left Sided Music
Theo Croker, Composer, MainArtist
2007 Left Sided Music 2007 Left Sided Music
Theo Croker, Composer, MainArtist
2007 Left Sided Music 2007 Left Sided Music
Theo Croker, Composer, MainArtist
2007 Left Sided Music 2007 Left Sided Music
Theo Croker, Composer, MainArtist
2007 Left Sided Music 2007 Left Sided Music
Theo Croker, Composer, MainArtist
2007 Left Sided Music 2007 Left Sided Music
Theo Croker, Composer, MainArtist
2007 Left Sided Music 2007 Left Sided Music
Album review
The grandson of the late Doc Cheatham, trumpeter Theo Croker's outstanding debut as a leader would have made his grandfather very proud. Assembling a group of presumably young lions (Croker was around 21 years old at the time of recording), the trumpeter wrote and arranged everything. Unlike many such projects, where a leader has the chops but isn't quite ready to showcase so much original material at once, Croker displays a surprising gift for creating memorable pieces that hold one's interest. The opener, "Interlude One," features the only overdubs of the section, a chorus of trumpets playing an intricate progression that is based upon the harmonic progression of "The Fundamentals." "Focus" is a wild post-bop vehicle with crisp unison lines and terrific percussion by drummer Ulysses Bim Owens. "Middle Passage" opens with an ominous vamp before developing into a slinky blues, highlighted by the leader's expressive playing. But the acid test is playing at a slow tempo and Croker shines in "With You," a masterful ballad that shows his obvious gifts as a thoughtful player and composer. Alto saxophonist Stantman Kendrick, trombonist Andre Murchison, pianist Sullivan Fortner, and bassist Chris Mees all provide excellent support throughout the session.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:59:09
- Main artists: Theo Croker
- Composer: Theo Croker
- Label: Left Sided Music
- Genre: Jazz
2007 Left Sided Music 2007 Left Sided Music
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