Jason Henson: Jason Henson Plays Wes and Benson The Wes Montgomery classic Road Song features a great solo from Jason Henson where he relaxes and stretches out. This is the only track on the album that goes over the 5-minute mark. I would have liked to have heard some longer solos on the rest of […]
Starting with a hard-hitting Coltrane-esque rendition of The Night Has A Thousand Eyes, this album grabs you from the very beginning. The rubato introduction to Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most shows the colourful palette of both drummer Dave Trigwell and pianist Mark Edwards. The bright latin feel also features some […]
This album is very much a personal journey featuring all original songs from Nick Belcher, with each song telling its own story. The stand out track for me is the Cuban-tinged On The Wing with some energetic soloing from Kent-based pianist Frances Knight and some tight, confident drumming by Winston Clifford. The […]
From the first track, Cabs and Kings, a reference to Cab Calloway and King Oliver, it’s obvious that you’re listening to the arrangements of someone who appreciates the rich history of big band music. The second track, Solid Ground, begins with just the baritone sax (played by Chris Peryagh) and uses the rhythm […]