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David Brandom: Home
ByHome features eight contemporary and thoughtful Brandom originals. His quintet includes trumpet, piano, and guitar, with a potent bass and drum rhythm section. The compositions highlight interesting horn arrangements with catchy melodies interspersed with solid solo performances. Brandom’s prowess on tenor sax and keen writing skills are the key to the recording, as he shows when fleshing out rich solos on the title selection “Home,” which features soothing interplay between sax, trumpet, and guitar. On the bluesy and soulful “Gusano Loco,” the outcome is an upbeat groove with sharp solo expressions from trumpeter Jim O’Connor and pianist Tim Regusis.
The overall mood of Home is one of mellowing comfort that feels pleasant, yet never mundane. The musicians gel nicely on in this mode with highlights like the delicate cymbal work on “MOB” by drummer Ron Vincent, or the smooth guitar work by Steve Cardenas on the thoughtful “When I Hold You.” Bassist Cliff Schmidt holds the line throughout the recording with robust bottom work, as he does on the closing Wes Montgomery tune “Full House,” keeping it tight.
They say home is where the heart is and for fans looking for some mellow jazz, Brandom’s Home just might find a place all its own.
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Track Listing
1.Wintergreen 2.Home 3.Gusano Loco 4.Hide Your Tears 5. Flat Out 6.Belize 7.MOB 8.When I Hold You 9. Full House
Personnel
David Brandom - Tenor Saxophone and Bass Clarinet; Jim O
Album information
Title: Home | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: Independent Records