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The second recording by the B Sharp Jazz Quartet, one of the more creative, regularly working jazz units based in Los Angeles, is as interesting for its departures as for the bulk of its performances. Three of the nine selections are a bit unusual. On "The Velvet Touch" guest singer Carmen Bradford vocalizes wordlessly and matches wits quite favorably with the tenor of Randall Willis. Joe Henderson's "Inner Urge" is given a light funk rhythm along with some atmospheric organ from Rodney Lee and, although it does not live up to its potential, it hints at possible innovations. Also, the closing "C.R.S." has an African-flavored group vocal by the band along with Carmen Bradford. Otherwise, the music is more conventional. Best are the driving "Beside Jo'self," "Mirage," and Freddie Hubbard's "Intrepid Fox." In contrast, "Spirit Of J.C." is a disappointment, lacking the passion one would expect from a song with its title. In general, this is an excellent session even though some of the music sounds as if the B Sharp Jazz Quartet (which also includes drummer Herb Graham Jr. and bassist Reggie Carson) is treading water a bit.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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B Sharp Jazz Quartet, MainArtist - Herb Graham, Jr., Composer
(C) 1995 MAMA Records (P) 2006 MAMA Records
B Sharp Jazz Quartet, MainArtist - Herb Graham, Jr., Composer
(C) 1995 MAMA Records (P) 2006 MAMA Records
Carmen Bradford, FeaturedArtist - B Sharp Jazz Quartet, MainArtist - Herb Graham, Jr., Composer
(C) 1995 MAMA Records (P) 2006 MAMA Records
Reggie Carson, Composer - Eric McKain, FeaturedArtist - B Sharp Jazz Quartet, MainArtist
(C) 1995 MAMA Records (P) 2006 MAMA Records
Joe Henderson, Composer - B Sharp Jazz Quartet, MainArtist - Herb Graham, Jr., Contributor
(C) 1995 MAMA Records (P) 2006 MAMA Records
Reggie Carson, Composer - B Sharp Jazz Quartet, MainArtist
(C) 1995 MAMA Records (P) 2006 MAMA Records
Randall Willis, Composer - B Sharp Jazz Quartet, MainArtist
(C) 1995 MAMA Records (P) 2006 MAMA Records
Freddie Hubbard, Composer - B Sharp Jazz Quartet, MainArtist
(C) 1995 MAMA Records (P) 2006 MAMA Records
Randall Willis, Composer - B Sharp Jazz Quartet, MainArtist
(C) 1995 MAMA Records (P) 2006 MAMA Records
Albumbeschreibung
The second recording by the B Sharp Jazz Quartet, one of the more creative, regularly working jazz units based in Los Angeles, is as interesting for its departures as for the bulk of its performances. Three of the nine selections are a bit unusual. On "The Velvet Touch" guest singer Carmen Bradford vocalizes wordlessly and matches wits quite favorably with the tenor of Randall Willis. Joe Henderson's "Inner Urge" is given a light funk rhythm along with some atmospheric organ from Rodney Lee and, although it does not live up to its potential, it hints at possible innovations. Also, the closing "C.R.S." has an African-flavored group vocal by the band along with Carmen Bradford. Otherwise, the music is more conventional. Best are the driving "Beside Jo'self," "Mirage," and Freddie Hubbard's "Intrepid Fox." In contrast, "Spirit Of J.C." is a disappointment, lacking the passion one would expect from a song with its title. In general, this is an excellent session even though some of the music sounds as if the B Sharp Jazz Quartet (which also includes drummer Herb Graham Jr. and bassist Reggie Carson) is treading water a bit.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 01:01:10
- Main artists: B Sharp Jazz Quartet
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Mama Records
- Genre: Jazz
(C) 1995 MAMA Records (P) 2006 MAMA Records
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