Doug Webb / The Message

Saxophonist Doug Webb delivers “The Message” loud and clear with the able assistance of an expert ensemble of musicians on his 11th release for Posi-Tone Records. Highlighted by a full complement of tour de force performances, this 2022 album features powerful showings bespoken from the eminent saxophones of Greg Osby (Blue Note) and Bob Reynolds (Snarky Puppy), organist extraordinaire Brian Charette, and the steady metrics of drummer Charles Ruggiero. Each musician performs their part seamlessly, with feeling and mind blowing precision. Everyone works to keep the session in the pocket as Webb and company cover a wide variety of styles and moods with effortless mastery and melodic brilliance. This saxophone extravaganza is a hard swinging jubilee of joy that will certainly entertain jazz enthusiasts again and again with amazement and delight.