Live At Chatterbox
Midwest Crush, 2024
8/10
The siblings Joel Tucker (guitar) and Nick Tucker (bass) are joined by Sean Imboden and Carrington Clinton for this live set in Indianapolis.
Joel’s meticulous guitar and Nick’s playful bass starts the listen with “Skylark”, as Clinton’s frisky drums enter alongside Imboden’s soulful sax, and “Shakshuka” follows with rich interaction between the quartet that’s rhythmic and animated.
“Mantra” and “Away” occupy the middle spots, where the former showcases Nick’s careful bass plucking, as the mood turns reflective, while the latter allows Imboden’s soaring brass to shine amid the lively rhythm section’s radiant grooves.
The final selection is the bright and unpredictable “Rhythm Changed”, where reharmonized rhythm and charged solos won’t go unappreciated.
A set that isn’t short on unique time signatures, intricate solos or creative versions of standards, the Tucker brothers and company also touch on blues and funk for these high energy, modern jazz pieces.
Travels well with: Commodore Trio- Communal; Jose Gobbo Trio- Current