Saltman/Knowles: A Study in Purple
Track
A Study in Purple
Group
Saltman/Knowles
CD
Return of the Composer (Pacific Coast Jazz PJ 74100)
Musicians:
Mark Saltman (bass), William Knowles (piano), Lori Williams Chisholm (vocals),
Alvin Trask (trumpet), Robert Landham (saxes), Jimmy “Junebug” Jackson (drums)
.Composed by William Knowles
.Recorded: Springfield, VA, 2008
Rating: 89/100 (learn more)
On this Latin-inspired tune composed by bassist Mark Saltman, the infectious beat is perfectly comped by the brilliant vocalese interpretations of Lori Williams Chisholm. Her lilting vocals glide through the melody's slithering curves with the ease of a Ferrari negotiating the hairpin turns of the Autostrada. Trask's trumpet, Landham's sax and Saltman's bass all add to the infectious tap-your-feet feel. "Junebug" Jackson spreads the catchy beat throughout, and Knowles plays effective Latin-infused piano backing. But what makes this so much fun is Chisholm's fine vocal contribution, especially when she interacts with the musings of Trask and Landham at the coda in an explosion of expression.
Reviewer: Ralph A. Miriello
Tags: 2000s jazz · jazz vocals
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