In The Groove: Live At The Alluvion
OA2, 2025
9/10
Listen to In The Groove: Live At The Alluvion
The trumpet wizard Anthony Stanco is joined by a first rate cast for this 3rd album that brings grit and soulfulness to the hard bop ideas.
“T. Sea” opens with Xavier Davis’ swift keys and Stanco’s radiant trumpet across the quick and dynamic climate, and “Say You’re Mine” follows with a distinct intimacy thanks to the rich horn and John Webber’s elegant bass lines.
“Pyramid Point” arrives in the middle and displays intimacy via the sophisticated keys and Randy Napoleon’s radiant guitar tone, while the animated title track commands our attention due to the lively brass and Joe Farnsworth’s scrappy drumming.
Further along, “Sonny Boy” uses group vocals to its advantage amid the cozy rhythm section and Stanco’s well timed trumpet, and “Just A Moment” exits with Farnsworth’s drumming acrobatics alongside the dizzying horn, meticulous guitar, playful bass and energetic keys for the album’s best.
The sound quality is excellent, as Stanco and company mesh bebop, hard bop and soul jazz with incredible detail and a timelessness that will always be relevant.
Travels well with: Affinity Trio- New Outlook; Ted Piltzecker- Peace Vibes