Hudson (2017)/ Jack DeJohnette & Larry Grenadier & John Medeski & John Scofield

"Too often, musicians of this caliber who come together for a "project" find the result muddied by difficulties, from ego things to production excesses. Thankfully, none of that is the case with this recording by the all-star, multi-generational quartet of drummer Jack DeJohnette, bassist Larry Grenadier, keyboardist John Medeski, and guitarist John Scofield. The album title signifies the geographical region in upstate New York where these players currently reside, ánd highlights the notion that the area has always offered a place of solace for artists -- especially musicians. The latter is reflected in the choice of covers here. The mood throughout is loose and conversational. These guys play songs they love to discover what else is inside them. Hudson is a modern update that harkens back - in feel - to the great Blue Note sessions of the '60s, when a group of jazz masters could come together to play good music and let off some steam. We need more records like this." (Thom Jurek, Allmusic; 3,5 uit 5 sterren)