Live @ The Side Door
Cabo Verde, 2023
8/10
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Vince Ector’s drums are joined by Justin Jones’ sax, Paul Bollenback’s guitar and Pat Bianchi’s organ for this live recording of a set of rhythmic and Philadelphia influenced jazz that took place in early 2020, just before the pandemic struck.
“South Philly Groove” starts the listen with indeed plenty of grooves thanks to the frisky drums and warm sax playing amid the spirited keys, and “Sister Ruth” follows with Ector’s drum acrobatics making for a very exciting jazz climate.
In the middle, “Love Won’t Let Me Wait” showcases the soulful, romantic brass, while “Dex Blues” illustrates so much meticulousness from Bianchi’s organ alongside the spirited guitar playing from Bollenback.
“Wives And Lovers”, a tune penned by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, arrives near the end and flows with much melody and unpredictable jazz textures, and “Reprise And Thanks” exits with the band taking turns being applauded and appreciated.
Everything here was recorded on a single take, and that reflects the massive skill present and consists of music across Ector’s last 4 records as a leader, which captures some first rate East Coast jazz.
Travels well with: Septology- The Black Forest Session; Scott Petito- Many Worlds