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Jim Self and the Tricky Lix Latin Jazz Band Say 'Yo!' on New Bassett Hound Release [REVIEW]
Vacation Time! Enjoy a warm 'Tropical Infinito' Courtesy Antonio Adolfo, AAM Music [REVIEW]
Last year, Antonio Adolfo's 'Tema' was an alternative to actually traveling to Rio de Janeiro and soaking up Brazilian samba. This year, his 'Tropical Infinito' (AAM Music), with his new octet, pinpoints an early 1960s samba groove revitalized and reimagined but keeping the essential DNA that makes this music so earthy, swaying, satisfying and sensual. Happy Men Take Note! Dan Pratt has Released 'Hymn For The Happy Man' on Same Island [REVIEW]
'Hymn for the Happy Man' (Same Island) by sax man Dan Pratt is buoyed by the presence of bassist Christian McBride who seems to be everywhere at once these days. McBride plays here with an ever-charging enthusiasm and groove-laden bump that accentuates the proceedings and moves the music in directions unforeseen. He sounds hungry, as does the rest of the band.
