Commitment
Self-Released, 2023
9/10
The drummer and composer Jae Sinnett returns with his 19th release as leader, and he’s got some excellent musicians along for the ride to flesh out the 5 originals and 5 standards that are soulful and can swing playfully.
The energetic and melodic “Takin It There” leads with Steve Wilson’s flowing sax alongside Sinnett’s stunning drum acrobatics, and “Wait For Me” follows with Allen Farnham’s meticulous piano complementing the soulful brass and frisky drumming.
“Skylark” occupies the middle spot, and takes on a more intimate quality thanks to the mature keys and the eloquent brass, while “Muhammara’s Dance” certainly will get your body moving to the rhythmic interplay of the drums, horns and Terry Burrell’s well timed bass prowess.
“Guise” and “No More Blues (Chega De Saudade)” exit the listen, where the former recruits Randy Brecker’s inimitable trumpet playing in the dreamy demeanor, the latter bops and shakes with an animated appeal of timeless jazz and blues.
A listen where each member’s contributions are nothing short of superb, from beginning to end this is a harmonic, melodic and rhythmic affair that illustrates much skill and commitment to their craft.
Travels well with: Eric Lilley Trio- Three; David Larsen- The Peplowski Project