5.0 out of 5 stars
Talent Abound, May 14, 2008
This review is from: Speak Your Truth (Audio CD)
Wow! I usually don't write reviews, but this CD warrants the time to share my reactions in hopes that others will not pass up the opportunity to acquire a unique Cd while taking advantage of the remarkable deal offerred by Amazon. I have been listening to jazz for many years, and have an extensive collection with emphasis on all the jazz giants - the real masters. Rarely do I hear a new sound on tenor that comes close to the music on this CD. This is one talented player and gifted composer. He is a talent most deserving of wider recognition. He possesses a rich and full tone on tenor that matches any I've heard. The CD includes some fine soprano work as well, which nicely augments the power and the passion of his tenor.
The musianship of the other members of the quartet is also of the highest caliber, and nicely complement the playing of the leader. Lastly, and perhaps the most striking feature of this CD is centered in it's originality. I didn't feel the usual urge to make a comparison with other great players. Original talents, such as Mr. Conticchio need no such comparisons. However, as a part of this recommendation I will tell you what I told others in my early listening years when recommending the music of Booker Ervin - "regardless of what album you purchase by Booker Ervin, you will be treated to a real blowing session." Speak Your Truth by Perry Conticchio is one such blowing session. I encourage any lover of well played jazz to purchase this Cd with due haste.
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