Brothers
Rhythm Royale, 2025
9/10
Listen to Brothers
The esteemed drummer, composer and bandleader Towner Galaher steps back into the ‘70s for these 8 originals that find plenty of grooves and warmth.
The title track starts the listen with no lack of grooves thanks to Craig Handy’s lively sax and Randy Monroe’s funky bass lines, and “Hit It And Quit It” follows with a dynamic energy, where Jimmy Sanders’ glowing keys suit Galaher’s drumming acrobatics.
Halfway through, “The Diamond Chalice” finds an intimate place to reside, where soulful sax is met with a dreamy mood, while “Piece Of The Action” picks the pace up with a swift and animated execution that balances playful bass, booming brass and agile drumming.
The last two tracks, “Past Present And Future” and “Seventh Heaven”, don’t disappoint either. The former carries a timeless spirit via the meticulous keys and fluid rhythm section, and the latter is an upbeat and rich finish that allows the player’s respective talents to shine.
An exciting blend of jazz, funk and rock, Galaher and company unleash stunning solos and grooves in spades for this timeless body of work.
Travels well with: Chad Edwards- Wyoming Roads; Adam Hersh- Tornado Watch