Views, Visions & Destinations
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
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This 2nd release from the Ron Ledoux Quartet brings us 9 originals, where the dynamic landscape unfolds with precision and warmth.
A Stone’s Throw Away” opens the listen with Ledoux’s radiant guitar amid Rich Irwin’s crisp drumming in the timeless jazz climate, and “Heefen Heights” follows with cautiousness, as the intricate guitar interacts smoothly with Gilbert Joanis’ fluid bass.
“Turn Right, But Go Left” and “UFO 60’s” land in the middle. The former allows for Irwin’s thumping drums to shine alongside Ledoux’s mesmerizing guitar, while the latter carries an intimate tone thanks to the dreamy progressions.
Landing close to the end, the rhythmic “Drive It For Miles!” is the busiest and best tune, and “Stillness Of A Summer Evening” exits with a gentleness and stirring appeal that’s charming.
Ledoux’s last album was extraordinary and this one is just as great, where the quartet flesh out passionate, inimitable and detailed jazz that’s easy to enjoy and difficult to forget.
Travels well with: Ron Ledoux Quartet- A Stone’s Throw Away; Adam Glaser- Excursions