With a style that blends the liquid sonorities of cool-school saxophonists like Stan Getz and highly inventive, post-Coltrane lines, Joe Lovano has emerged as one of the most consistently creative musicians in jazz. While it's possible to discern...more.
A superb record by Joe Lovano. The selection of tunes and his style of playing encompass almost the entire history of jazz. Lovano's rich tone and imagination are not fettered by any misconception of what jazz is supposed to be...more.
Why is Joe Lovano's retrobop revival record different from all the other retrobop revival records? Because 52nd Street Themes, which is dominated by five Tadd Dameron tunes, shakes off the musty museum reverence of such efforts and makes a very...more.
An enjoyable album from beginning to end. Great ensemble players. Swings for sure. Wonderful (if familiar) tunes. Well recorded. Lovano's one of the best saxmen today. As others have noted, nothing terribly new or innovative here. But so what? It...more.
Joe Lovano and his nonet are awesome on this CD of songs from Tadd Dameron, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and originals. The Ensemble plays really tight here and always blends to form an great sond. The only downside to this CD...more.
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