Jared Gold, JG3+3: Seriously enjoyable session from the organist. Utilizing a double sax line-up (of Patrick Cornelius and Jason Marshall on alto and baritone) and trumpeter Tatum Greenblatt, Gold nicely balances the organ-guitar-drums trio’s foggy atmosphere with some decisively pointed statements of melody from the wind instruments. Those strong melodies lead to some nifty exploration of their various facets, rounding each tune out nicely. A few Gold originals and some covers of Ray Bryant and Wayne Shorter, and a cover of James Taylor’s “Shower the People,” which works remarkably better than one would expect. Straight-ahead jazz with a strong voice and presence. Recommended.
