Rise Of Orion (2016)

Een van de bestsellers, eind november, in het Haagse Jazz Center, volgens Jazzflits 268. "This first trio album by in-demand drummer Rudy Royston (Bill Frisell, Dave Douglas, Ravi Coltrane, Branford Marsalis) features saxophone standout and Thelonious Monk Competition Winner Jon Irabagon, and bass virtuoso Yasushi Nakamura. This 13 track record is Roystons offering of hope and love with 11 originals and interpretations of Bill Withers "Make A Smile For Me" and Henry Purcells "Didos Lament"." (bron: Republic Of Jazz) "The energy packed into these performances is undeniable, but Royston and company don't put undue focus on power. Their connective thoughts are almost palpable, evident in their banter during post-bop forays, their constant groove calibrations, and their melodious side trips. This is a format that allows Royston to think bigger and smaller all at once. Royston revels in the opportunity to create with this trio, and it's a joy to bear witness to it." (Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz)

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