Songbook Vol. 2: Dance The Way U Want To
Hollistic, 2022
8/10
Listen to Songbook Vol. 2: Dance The Way U Want To
The Grammy Award winner Brian Lynch brings his esteemed trumpet skills to this adventurous listen where he takes plenty of help for 2 discs of modern jazz, Afro-Caribbean flavor and fluid interaction.
“E.P’s Plan B” starts the listen with plenty of bright brass, as playful drumming and acrobatic bass lines populate the lively climate, and “Change Of Plan” follows with graceful piano and Hilario Bell’s restrained drumming that complements Lynch’s soulful trumpet prowess.
Elsewhere on Disc 1, “The Disco Godfather” recruits a flurry of horns and Murphy Aucamp’s cultured percussion to the worldly landscape, while “Awe Shocks” exits this portion with the saxophones and trumpet flowing alongside the very dynamic rhythm section.
Disc 2 consists of alternate and radio versions of all 9 tracks from Disc 1, and highlights include the pretty demeanor of the meticulous “Across The Bridge”, and the absolutely fascinating bass work, percussive qualities and beaming brass of “Tom Harrell”.
Somewhat of a ‘Best Of’ release, the songs here are pieces that Lynch recorded for other labels over the years, plus 2 new pieces specific to this release, and it does a great of spotlighting his lengthy and inestimable body of work.
Travels well with: The Adam Larson Trio- With Love, From Kansas City; Neil Swainson- Fire In The West