Dream Dancing
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
The saxophonist Scott Silbert is joined by Amy Shook, Robert Redd and Chuck Redd for these 13 tracks that pay tribute to the legendary tenor sax player Zoot Sims.
The cozy spirit of the title track opens with Silbert’s elegant sax amid Chuck’s warm drums, and “Louisiana” follows with an upbeat spirit thanks to Shook’s bouncy bass lines and the rich sax prowess.
In the middle, “You Go To My Head” illuminates Robert’s elegant piano alongside much beauty, while “Someday Sweetheart” is a romantic moment populated by the heartfelt sax and the cautious rhythm section.
Moving closer to the end, “Shadow Waltz” carries an infectious energy that you could and should dance to, and “Wee Dot” exits with an equally contagious mood where the frisky drums, animated sax, playful bass and colorful keys shine.
The tunes present are standards and originals, where Silbert and company excel in calm and lively area of timeless jazz that we could never tire of.
Travels well with: Mac Gollehon- Pistoleros; Pete Mills- For The Record