User ratings in Music are temporarily disabled. More info
- Record Label: TUM Records
- Release Date: Oct 20, 2017
- Summary: The latest release from the trumpeter/composer features four new songs and four Thelonious Monk compositions that were were recorded in Finland.
Buy Now
| Buy on |
|
- Record Label: TUM Records
- Genre(s): Jazz
- More Details and Credits »
Score distribution:
-
Positive: 3 out of 4
-
Mixed: 1 out of 4
-
Negative: 0 out of 4
-
MojoDec 21, 2017Soulful, questioning, and the perfect introduction to Smith's unique, illuminative jazz. [Feb 2018, p.99]
-
Dec 21, 2017The late Steve Lacy arguably attained the deepest degree of intimacy and prolificacy with the pianist’s songbook, but others like German pianist Alexander von Schlippenbach have made substantial strides as well. Smith’s set fits confidently in their company in its balance of original and interpretive material.
-
The WireDec 21, 2017Moving between diverse musical contexts, with self-assurance yet also unflagging inquisitiveness, open to the unexpected even within the familiar contours of Ruby My Dear or ’Round Midnight, Smith continues to renew and transcend his legacy. [Dec 2017, p.58]
-
Dec 21, 2017This is a recital of eight solo trumpet performances that are just kind of flat, even, and dull. The Monk tunes are redeemed by the fact that they contain tonally interesting renderings of great melodies.