What a stellar year it’s been for Posi-Tone Records. They’ve generated record after record of honest-to-goodness mainstream jazz done with taste, style, with exceptional sidemen and flawless production. After reviewing zero releases prior to 2010, we’ve now given our impressions on a dozen releases, eleven of them 2010 releases. However, Posi-Tone isn’t done yet, and recently there came forth a couple more records from this jazz factory that I just can’t ignore.
These two CD’s revisit some artists who’ve already had albums out this year, but are already back for more. When guys get on a roll, the last thing you want to do is stop ’em. They are keeping my ears and keyboard very busy, but I think I can live with some more delectable jazz to write about…