David Ake - Green Thumb
There's almost an Americanist vision here that echoes some of the quiet experiments of Bill Frisell – but with Ake's piano in the lead, beautifully balanced next to the tenor of Tony Malaby. - Dusty Groove
Josh Lawrence - And That Too
Trumpeter Josh Lawrence has a nicely compressed approach to his trumpet – a sound that's sometimes got the more focused vibe of an early Miles Davis, along with all the sense of sparkle that it implies. - Dusty Groove
Diego Rivera - Love And Peace
The compactness is key to the sound, as Diego packs a heck of a lot into the three to five minute space of most tracks – working with a great rhythm trio that features Art Hirihara on piano, Boris Kozlov on bass, and Rudy Royston on drums. - Dusty Groove
Something Blue - Personal Preference
There's a number of the label's key players here – working as a sharp sextet who manage to really pack a lot into each tune on the set – well written numbers that are full of personal moments. - Dusty Groove
David Ake - Slingshot
Ake delivers a focused presentation of intimate compositions and expressive pieces that succeed in creating a gallery of intimate auditory snapshots for listeners to enjoy.
