Steve Davis / Images

Music is truly an evocative art form when the subtle interactions of melody and harmony stimulate the formation of auditory or visual imagery in combination with eliciting a direct emotional response. Trombonist Steve Davis succeeds in conveying his message with his 2010 set of musical "Images" collected together on his second record for Posi-Tone. Davis is joined again by the solid lineup of his current working quintet, featuring alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo, pianist David Bryant, bassist Dezron Douglas, and powerhouse drummer Eric McPherson. With a well balanced program of original compositions, "Images" is insightfully straight ahead, steadily swinging, and refreshingly melodic enough to evoke a wide assortment of bright moments to discerning jazz fans everywhere.