I’ll See You In My Dreams
DMAC, 2022
8/10
Listen to I’ll See You In My Dreams
The guitarist Doug MacDonald is as prolific as he is impressive, and here along with Tamir Hendelman (piano), John Clayton (bass) and Jeff Hamilton (drums) he brings us 9 originals and standards that all fans of jazz will enjoy.
“I’ll See You In My Dreams” opens the listen with MacDonald’s swift guitar acrobatics populating the energetic and warm climate, and “I Got It Band (And That Ain’t Good)” follows with graceful piano to complement the reflective guitar playing that emits a soothing intimacy.
Further on, “My Ship” showcases frisky drumming amid the playful album highlight, while “Easy To Love” moves with a very cozy spirit thanks to the meticulous rhythm section and well timed keys.
Near to the end, “More Yesterdays Than Tomorrows”, an original jazz waltz, will certainly get your body moving to the many grooves, and “Will You Still Be Mine” exits with a busy and precisely textured display of exciting and memorable jazz rock.
Whether they’re residing in bossa territory, swinging hard or finding calmer areas to reside, MacDonald and company impress us again, and I doubt it will be long until he has a new batch of tunes ready, too.
Travels well with: Neil Swainson- Fire In The West; Craig Davis- Tone Paintings