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5.0 out of 5 stars
Swinging group, June 10, 2006
This review is from: Swinging the Blues (Audio CD)
This is a wonderful CD featuring the talents of alto sax player Dave Glasser as a member of the Earl May Quartet, a player who has a restrained, muffled, even clandestine sound in his playing (think Sonny Stitt and then think the opposite). Glasser plays especially well on Lester Young's LESTER LEAPS IN, an up-tempo romper that he still approaches in a gentle and calm manner. Yet it swings like crazy. Larry Ham is a confident pianist and plays especially well on SIOUX SUITE (actually SWEET SUE). Barry Harris guests on two tracks, TEA FOR TWO, an up-tempo swinger and MY OLD FLAME, a slow ballad. Earl May, the leader, leads by example and often from the sidelines; he has a big bass sound and supports his players mightily. His solos are direct and to the point. MY FOOLISH HEART has a real nice May solo as does UNDER AFRICAN SKIES. Eddie Locke is the drummer in the group and his support is rock-steady. This is a terrific straight-ahead modern mainstream jazz CD, filled with solid playing from all involved. Definitely worth checking out.
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