The Blue Note All Stars consist of very strong young jazz musicians: Tim Hagans (trumpet), Greg Osby (alto saxophone), Javon Jackson (tenor saxophone), Kevin Hays (piano), Essiet Essiet (bass) and Bill Stewart (drums). They form a solid unit that radiates enthusiasm. It is almost all original material, which with the exception of Stewart's "Think what you think" was written especially for this CD.
The ten track CD opens with Hank Mobley's 'groovy' "A caddy for daddy". Songs like "Free hop", "Splash" and "Twist and out" are catchy. A fine ballad is "Theodore" by pianist Kevin Hays. A CD that is very worthwhile. To see and hear at the North Sea Jazz Festival: on Sunday 14 July.more
