Heading Home
Origin, 2024
9/10
The trumpet extraordinaire Eric Jacobson is joined by an all star cast for these timeless and rich jazz selections.
“Survival” starts the listen with no lack of energy, where George Fludas’ animated drums suit Jacobson’s glowing trumpet, and “Three Of A Kind” follows with bit of intimacy, as Bruce Barth’s mature keys align with soulful horns.
Halfway through, “My Love For Amy” is an intimate moment, as the stirring trumpet tugs on the heartstrings, while “Pause Time” bops and shakes with an infectious mood via the frisky rhythm section, glowing keys and Dennis Carroll’s lively bass.
At the end, “You’re Alright, The World’s All Wrong” allows for Geof Bradfield’s sax to shine amid the dynamic landscape, and “Heading Home” exits with the sax and trumpet interacting with tremendous skill that complements the busy finish.
All the tracks here are originals, and they bring us on a sonic adventure from Miwaukee to Chicago to New York, and it’s a hard bop journey that you’ll repeat again and again.
Travels well with: Robby Ameen- Live At The Poster Museum; Mai-Liis- Kaleidoscope