Innovation, Exploration, & Expression
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
Listen to Innovation, Exploration, & Expression
The tenor sax extraordinaire Kirk Edwards is aligned with Donald Vega (piano), Dave Baron (double bass) and Pete Van Nostrand (drums) for these lively and very well thought out 11 jazz tunes.
“Cloud Ten” starts the listen with the soothing brass and crisp drumming making for a swift and warm climate that benefits much from the acrobatic keys, and “El Corredor” follows with the intricate bass work and bright sax emitting a rhythmic and very memorable delivery.
Halfway through, “Hojaldres Y Patacones” brings a bit of intimacy to the frisky instrumentation that’s got plenty of melody, while “Incognito” gets quite soulful with a reflective tone that welcomes agile keys and stylish drumming.
“Silhouhette” and “AKA” exit the listen, where the former displays Edwards’ sublime sax prowess, and the latter bops and shakes with an infectious mood of timeless, thriving jazz.
Edwards and company sure do make the most out of these compositions, and fans of any era of jazz will find much to adore here.
Travels well with: Albare & Co.- Freedom; Doug MacDonald- Overtones