It's always inspiring when someone that played on almost everything you loved as a kid is turning 70 and still looking forward. Gadd and his equally chops laden pals are pushing the groove here, loading it with loping funk that just doesn't quit. Tasty stuff from a bunch of masters led by a master, this'll take you back as it propels you into the future of the groove. Killer stuff.
Chris Spector
Here are a pair of impressive piano trios, displaying the art of small group joy.One trio pairs down to one as well. Pianist Jakub Rojek teams up with Dominic Drwal/b and Nicholas Anderson for eight o
Patrick Williams, Home Suite Home (BFM Jazz). You’ve been hearing the music of Patrick Williams your entire life and almost certainly never known it. He is almost ubiquitous as a film and TV composer
When Patrick Williams assembles 22 of Los Angeles’ finest musicians for a musical session, you better believe the results are going to be great. Williams is known for his excellence as a big band comp
