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JD Allen -][- The Matador & The Bull – [Savant Records, 2012] –

29 Tuesday May 2012

Posted by Rob Young in Improvised Music, Jazz, Modern Jazz, New Music, Press Release

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African American, Composer, Gregg August, JD Allen, Rudy Royston, Savant Records, Saxophone

JD Allen, THE MATADOR & THE BULL

JD Allen -][- The Matador & The Bull – [Savant Records, 2012] –

For his Savant Records’ debut, tenor saxman JD Allen went back in the studio with colleagues Gregg August and Rudy Royston, both of whom have been his regular partners on the bandstand and in the studio since 2008.

They go about their business with a robust and focused melodic articulation propelled by great rhythmic drive. You will not find this trio beating a dead horse into submission.

The original tracks are short, they get in, make a statement, essay some variations, and get out–short and sweet and intense. An interesting, exciting and thought-provoking release from JD Allen and company. -[Editorial Review | Amazon]- | Song listing below Continue reading →

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