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5.0 out of 5 stars
Another underrated gem, July 5, 1999
This review is from: Soul Gestures 2: Uptown Ruler (Audio CD)
Wynton Marsalis's "Soul Gestures in Southern Blue" series has been seen as the dark horse of his discography, and to this day, I'll never understand why.
"Uptown Ruler" opens with a majestic procession that leads into the title track, an odd-metered blues, which is perhaps the high point of the album. The album then sinks into the smoldering world of bluesy ballads before finally building to a climax with "Down Home With Homey". Be sure to check out everyone's solo on this track.
The final song is a grand restatement of the opening theme, this time with all horns proudly playing. You will not be disappointed by this CD, although his quintet on this album does have a distinctly different sound from most of his other groups.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Brilliant!, March 23, 1999
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This review is from: Soul Gestures 2: Uptown Ruler (Audio CD)
I own many of Marsalis' discs and this one is my fave. It is near perfect if not perfect. "The Burglar" is unbelievable - check it. The beginning and continuing background rythym is superb and matchless. This disc bangs booty.
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