Plays The Music Of Sam Jones
Tnek Jazz, 2020
8/10
Listen to Plays The Music Of Sam Jones
Composed of Kent Miller (bass), Darius Scott (keys), Greg Holloway (drums), Antonio Parker (alto sax) and Benn Russell (tenor & soprano sax), The Tnek Jazz Quintet turn in 6 interpretations of tunes by Sam Jones and a lone Kenny Barron song on this nostalgic effort where the rhythm section shines bright amid the glowing horns.
“Unit 7” starts the listen playfully and quite melodic with frisky keys and smooth rhythm, and “Bittersuite” follows with flawless brass interplay and a contagious energy, as does the timeless bouncy jazz fun of “Some More Of Dat”.
The back half of the album offers the piano acrobatics and flowing dynamics of “O.P.”, while “Del Sasser” swings with a momentum that will get your body moving. “Tragic Magic” exits the listen with each player showing their respective talent on the busy and infectious jazz stunner.
As far as tributes go, it doesn’t get much better than this. The Tnek Jazz Quintet pay homage to one of the greats with their own spin, while still remaining true to the spirit Jones famously put on the originals.
Travels well with: Paul Shaw Quintet- Moment Of Clarity; Alberto Pibiri- Jazz Legacy